Location: Davenport, IA

Start Date: 03-16-2026

End Date: 06-14-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM, rotating schedule; includes every third weekend

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

• Monitor laboring patients and their progress with confidence and compassion
• Perform continuous fetal heart monitoring and interpret tracings accurately
• Initiate and lead neonatal resuscitation (NRP) when newborns need immediate support
• Collaborate closely with OB physicians, midwives and the multidisciplinary team for excellent outcomes
• Provide patient- and family-centered education and emotional support during labor and delivery
• Document assessments, interventions and outcomes clearly and timely in the medical record
• Participate in Trinity specialty competency testing and maintain required skills checklists
• Respond to obstetric emergencies using ACLS/BLS protocols and teamwork

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse license (able to practice in Iowa)
• BLS (required)
• ACLS (required)
• NRP (required)
• AWHONN and/or Fetal Heart Monitoring certification (required)
• Completion of Trinity Specialty Specific Competency Testing and Trinity Skills Checklist
• Successful license/certificate verification and required health screenings
• Ability to work night shifts and rotating weekends with professionalism and stamina

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of labor and delivery practices and maternal/newborn physiology
• Proficiency in fetal heart monitoring interpretation and strip trending
• Skilled in neonatal resuscitation and immediate post-delivery care
• Excellent assessment, stabilization and emergency response skills
• Clear clinical documentation and effective communication with patients and team
• Comfort working in a fast-paced L&D environment and adapting to changing priorities

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to make your travel stay comfy and convenient
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan with employer support to plan ahead
• Life Insurance and short-term disability options for peace of mind
• Paid Time Off to recharge between shifts and assignments
• Travel reimbursement and relocation support to simplify your move
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help maintain your credentials
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and both win
• A supportive team that values YOU and your contributions

Travel Perks: Explore Davenport, IA

As a travel RN in Davenport you’re in the heart of the Quad Cities on the Mississippi River. Explore the scenic riverfront and waterfront parks, catch a game or concert at Modern Woodmen Park, visit the Figge Art Museum for a cultural break, stroll through Vander Veer Botanical Park, or hop across to nearby Moline and Rock Island to check out the John Deere Pavilion and local dining scenes. Weekend day trips to the charming towns along the river, bike trails, and seasonal festivals make for great off-duty adventures.

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