Location: Oelwein, IA

Start Date: 08-02-2026

End Date: 09-05-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Every third weekend (weekend shifts; specific start/end times not provided)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $60 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 safe, compassionate nursing care to patients consistent with RN scope of practice
• Perform stroke assessments using the NIH Stroke Scale and escalate concerns promptly
• Maintain current BLS certification and apply life support skills when needed
• Complete required Trinity specialty competency testing and skills checklists
• Participate in license and credential verification processes and maintain compliance
• Document patient care thoroughly and communicate effectively with the care team
• Adhere to all facility health requirements including drug screens, immunizations, and fit testing

Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered RN license (state licensure/verification required)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) competency or willingness to complete NIHSS training
• Successful completion of Trinity specialty competency testing and skills checklist
• Compliance with facility health requirements (drug screen, immunizations, fit test, etc.)
• Ability to work every third weekend as scheduled

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in patient assessment and clinical decision-making
• Familiarity with NIHSS stroke assessment and stroke care protocols
• Proficient in basic life support and emergency response
• Strong documentation and communication skills with interdisciplinary teams
• Comfortable completing facility-specific competency testing and checklists
• Attention to detail for maintaining required health screenings and credentialing

Benefits

• Supportive team that values your contributions and work-life balance
• Licensure verification support and assistance with required competencies
• Comprehensive onboarding including specialty competency testing
• Paid time to complete required health screenings and immunizations
• Opportunities to grow your clinical skills with stroke care experience (NIHSS)
• Flexible scheduling rhythm—enjoy stretches of predictable time off between rotations
• Access to employee health resources and required fit testing support
• A welcoming, small-town work environment where you’ll make an immediate impact

Travel Perks: Explore Oelwein, IA

Oelwein offers charming small-town Iowa life with easy access to outdoor recreation and nearby cities for weekend adventures. Enjoy local parks, scenic country drives, and community events; spend downtime exploring farmers markets, nearby hiking and fishing spots, or take day trips to Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, or Dubuque for museums, dining, and regional attractions.

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