Location: Waterloo, IA

Start Date: 12-21-2025

End Date: 03-21-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Every third weekend

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 comprehensive nursing care to patients in a hospital setting
• Monitor patient vital signs and administer medications as prescribed
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare team to develop care plans
• Educate patients and families on health conditions and post-discharge care
• Maintain accurate patient records and document care interventions
• Respond to emergencies and provide life-saving interventions as needed

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Iowa (or compact state)
• BLS, ACLS, TNCC, and NIHSS certifications (must be current)
• Minimum 1 year of recent acute care experience preferred
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
• COVID-19 and influenza vaccination required

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Proficient in electronic medical records (EMR) systems
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Compassionate patient-centered care approach

Benefits

• Housing stipend to help with living expenses
• Travel reimbursement for assignments over 50 miles
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Complimentary liability insurance coverage

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