Location: Wrangell, AK

Start Date: 01-27-2026

End Date: 02-03-2026

Contract Type: Perm

Shift Type: Nights, Full Time (specific start/end times not specified)

Bill Rate: $25,000 sign-on; $10,000 relocation; $25,000 annual geographic differential

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 total nursing care for patients of all ages in the emergency/acute care setting and supervise assigned support staff
• Make independent, timely clinical decisions during shifts and escalate to supervisors when additional input is needed
• Develop, implement, and maintain patient care plans and nursing documentation accurately and promptly in the EMR
• Ensure infection control and safety standards are followed and maintain adequate supplies and equipment levels
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and communicate effectively with families and providers
• Assist with training and mentoring department personnel and contribute to policy and procedure development
• Evaluate emergencies, initiate appropriate interventions, and complete required incident reporting

Qualifications

• Current full, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Alaska or another U.S. state (agency staff must have active Alaska license; direct hire must have applied for Alaska license before start date)
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS (must be obtained within 6 months of hire if not current) – maintain per policy
• TNCC preferred (required for ED nurses)
• Clinical Competency and High Risk Competency (required within specified timeframes after hire)
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• No prior experience required; acute care, emergency department, or long-term care experience preferred

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing: BSN, ADN, or Nursing Diploma

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong assessment skills and clinical decision-making in emergency and acute care
• Knowledge of nursing/medical practices, hospital and long-term care regulations
• Ability to supervise and delegate to CNA/Tech staff effectively
• Competence with documentation and electronic medical records (EMR)
• Excellent communication, tact, and ability to work with diverse patients and families
• Ability to handle physical demands of the role, including lifting up to 50 lbs

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus available for qualified hires
• Relocation assistance available for qualified hires
• Annual geographic differential pay on top of base pay
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan (employer-sponsored)
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid parental leave
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Support for clinical competency and professional development

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