Location: West Des Moines, IA

Start Date: 08-16-2026

End Date: 11-14-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating shifts including weekends and holidays

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $55 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional nursing care to patients in a dynamic hospital setting
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans
• Monitor patient vitals and respond to changes in condition
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered
• Educate patients and families on health management and discharge planning

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Iowa or compact state
• BLS, ACLS, TNCC, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in acute care setting
• Willingness to work rotating shifts including weekends and holidays

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Proficient in electronic health records
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Competitive pay package
• Housing assistance or stipend
• Travel reimbursement
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K retirement savings plan
• Licensure reimbursement

Travel Perks: Explore West Des Moines, IA

Explore the vibrant Des Moines area! Enjoy the Des Moines Riverwalk, visit the Pappajohn Sculpture Park, check out the Science Center of Iowa, or catch a show at the Des Moines Civic Center. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the nearby Gray's Lake Park and the High Trestle Trail.

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