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Registered Nurse - ICU
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Start Date: 06-15-2026
End Date: 09-13-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Wednesday-Sunday, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM including every other weekend and holiday
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $64 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 compassionate, high-quality care to critically ill patients in the ICU
- Monitor vital signs and respond swiftly to changes in patient condition
- Collaborate with physicians and the care team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Administer medications and perform advanced life support interventions as needed
- Educate patients and families on care plans and recovery expectations
Qualifications
- Active RN license in Iowa or compact state
- BLS, ACLS, TNCC, and NIHSS certifications required
- Minimum one year of recent ICU nursing experience preferred
- Strong assessment and critical thinking skills
Knowledge & Skills
- Advanced cardiac life support and trauma nursing care
- Neurological assessment and stroke scale expertise
- Electronic medical record documentation
- Patient advocacy and family communication
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401K retirement savings plan
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off to recharge
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement
- A supportive team that values YOU
Travel Perks: Explore Des Moines, Iowa
Explore the vibrant downtown Des Moines riverfront, stroll through the beautiful Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, catch live music at the historic Val Air Ballroom, or enjoy weekend getaways to nearby state parks and charming small towns across Iowa
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Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - ICU? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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