Location: Wrangell, AK

Start Date: 01-27-2026

End Date: 02-03-2026

Contract Type: Perm

Shift Type: Nights, Full Time (exact start/end times not specified in posting)

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

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and develop individualized care plans for residents
• Administer medications and therapeutics accurately and document in the EHR
• Provide leadership on shift by delegating, supervising, and supporting CNAs, LPNs, and other staff
• Respond calmly and competently to emergencies and make sound clinical judgments
• Coordinate resident care with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Teach residents and families about conditions, treatments, and discharge plans to support positive outcomes
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of assessments, interventions, and resident progress
• Participate in quality improvement, staff education, and adherence to infection control practices

Qualifications

• Current, full, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Alaska or another U.S. state (Direct hire must have applied for Alaska license before start; agency staff must have an active Alaska license)
• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing (BSN, ADN, or Diploma)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Clinical Competency assessment and High Risk Competency (as required by employer) within specified timelines
• Minimum 1-2 years of nursing experience preferred, ideally in long-term care or similar setting
• Able to lift/move up to 50 lbs and meet physical demands of the role

Education

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (BSN, ADN, or Diploma in Nursing)
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong nursing assessment, care planning, and documentation skills
• Proficient in medication administration and understanding of pharmaceuticals
• Infection control practices and long-term care standards
• Experience with EHR/charting and accurate progress note documentation
• Ability to operate and monitor basic and specialized equipment, including AED
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Leadership skills for charge nurse responsibilities and team coordination

Benefits

• Generous retirement plan (employer-sponsored)
• Paid time off and paid parental leave to support work/life balance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Employer-paid life insurance and both short-term and long-term disability
• Sign-on bonus available (amount listed in posting)
• Relocation assistance available for qualified hires (amount listed in posting)
• Annual geographic differential on top of base pay (amount listed in posting)
• Professional development and support for clinical competency and high-risk competency

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