Location: Des Moines, IA

Start Date: 10-08-2026

End Date: 08-11-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts, includes weekends and holidays

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 and expert care to mothers and newborns during labor and delivery
• Monitor fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs, responding quickly to changes
• Assist with deliveries, including emergency procedures when needed
• Educate and support families through the birthing process
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare team to ensure optimal outcomes
• Maintain accurate and thorough patient documentation

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Iowa or compact state
• Minimum 1-2 years of recent Labor and Delivery experience
• BLS, ACLS, NRP, and AWHONN/Fetal Heart Monitoring certifications required
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient in fetal monitoring and interpretation
• Skilled in maternal and neonatal resuscitation
• Knowledge of obstetrical emergencies and interventions
• Excellent assessment and critical thinking abilities
• Comfortable with electronic medical records (EMR)

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401K retirement savings plan
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off to recharge
• Travel reimbursement
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement
• Referral bonus program
• A supportive team that values YOU

Travel Perks: Explore Des Moines, IA

Explore Des Moines' vibrant downtown, visit the Pappajohn Sculpture Park, enjoy local farm-to-table dining, and take weekend trips to nearby state parks and the Amana Colonies.

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