Opportunity
University of Iowa Ionwave #18618
Managed Service Provider for Traveling Medical Staff at University of Iowa Health Care
Posted
June 17, 2026
Respond By
July 13, 2026
Identifier
18618
NAICS
561320, 541612
The University of Iowa is seeking a Managed Service Provider (MSP) to oversee all aspects of traveling medical staff placement and management across its health care system. - Government Buyer: - University of Iowa Purchasing Department, on behalf of University of Iowa Health Care - Scope of Services: - Full-service MSP for sourcing, vetting, onboarding, managing, and supporting traveling healthcare staff - Staff roles include Registered Nurses (RNs), surgical technicians, pharmacy technicians, radiology technicians, respiratory therapists, and other allied health professionals - MSP must be accredited by The Joint Commission - Integration with the University's Enterprise Labor Management System is required - Responsibilities include credentialing, training, staff performance management, invoice auditing, timecard tracking, and change management - Supplier must provide market assessments, reporting dashboards, and workforce optimization strategies - Proposal Requirements: - Detailed proposal including staffing strategies, pricing, compliance, and reporting - Audited financial statements and detailed fee structures - Demonstrated experience with similar healthcare staffing placements - Contract Details: - Initial three-year term, with up to four additional one-year extensions (potential total of seven years) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified MSPs with relevant healthcare staffing experience
Description
The University of Iowa is seeking proposals from reputable and proven suppliers to act as a Managed Service Provider (MSP) for the placement and management of traveling medical staff. The MSP will be responsible for sourcing, vetting, onboarding, managing, and supporting all traveling healthcare staff, coordinating staffing needs independently while ensuring compliance with University policies. The contract term is initially three years with the possibility of four additional one-year extensions, totaling up to seven years. Suppliers must submit detailed proposals and complete a required book of business spreadsheet as part of their submission.