Location: Santa Fe, NM

Start Date: 02-23-2026

End Date: 05-08-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Days not specified, 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM, Day shift (12.5-hour)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $20 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, hands-on care to residents including assistance with activities of daily living
• Measure and record vital signs accurately and communicate changes promptly
• Support safe transfers, ambulation, and positioning to promote mobility and comfort
• Assist nursing team with bedside care and timely documentation in the resident record
• Maintain infection control and a clean, safe environment for residents
• Build rapport with residents and families to deliver person-centered care

Qualifications

• Current state Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required
• Completion of an accredited CNA training program
• Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification preferred or willing to obtain
• Comfortable with 12+ hour day shifts and reliable attendance
• Available to start within two weeks (ASAP starts encouraged)
• Willing to commit to an 11-week travel assignment at the facility

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an accredited CNA program and current state CNA certification

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of ADLs, transfer techniques, and safe patient handling
• Proficient in taking and documenting vital signs and observing resident condition
• Familiarity with infection prevention practices and facility safety protocols
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with nursing staff
• Compassion, patience, and a genuine desire to improve residents' quality of life

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to help you settle into your new adventure
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage so you can stay healthy on and off the clock
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life insurance to protect what matters most
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement to make the move hassle-free
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and celebrate together
• A supportive team that values YOU and your professional growth

Travel Perks: Explore Santa Fe, NM

Santa Fe is a cultural gem. Explore the historic Plaza and Canyon Road art district, visit the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, and enjoy Southwestern cuisine and unique galleries. Outdoor lovers can hike Atalaya Mountain or day-trip to Bandelier National Monument and soak in natural hot springs nearby. In winter you can even hit the slopes at Ski Santa Fe. Plenty of local festivals, music venues, and farmers markets make weekends fun and full.

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