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 provided)

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

• Coordinate and deliver comprehensive nursing care for long-term care residents based on assessments and individualized care plans
• Perform nursing admissions, complete thorough assessments, interpret clinical data, and document findings in the EHR
• Administer medications and therapeutics accurately while monitoring residents for responses and side effects
• Provide leadership at the bedside by delegating and supervising CNAs, LPNs, and ward staff during the shift
• Respond calmly and effectively in emergencies, making sound clinical judgments independently as needed
• Educate residents and families about conditions, treatments, and care plans to support recovery and quality of life
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate resident-focused care
• Participate in unit quality improvement, attend staff meetings, complete required competencies, and support peer development

Qualifications

• Current full, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Alaska or other U.S. state required (Direct hire must have applied for Alaska license before start; agency staff must hold active Alaska license)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Clinical Competency and High Risk Competency (to be completed within 3 months of hire and maintained per policy)
• Minimum 1-2 years of nursing experience preferred, ideally in long-term care or similar settings
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs and perform required physical tasks
• Strong communication, delegation, and leadership skills; willingness to act as charge RN when needed

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing: BSN, Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), or Nursing Diploma accepted
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficiency in nursing assessment, care planning, documentation, and EHR charting
• Knowledge of infection control practices and medication administration
• Familiarity with pharmaceuticals, side effects, and monitoring needs
• Comfort using and monitoring basic and specialized medical equipment, including AEDs
• Ability to recognize and respond to acute changes in resident condition
• Skilled in patient and family teaching with an emphasis on compassionate communication
• Capacity to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams and mentor less experienced staff
• Competence in mandatory state reporting and regulatory requirements

Benefits

• Generous employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision plans
• Retirement plan benefits (employer-provided retirement)
• Paid time off and paid parental leave to support work-life balance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage plus life insurance
• Paid training and competency programs (Clinical and High Risk Competency)
• Potential relocation assistance for qualified hires
• Sign-on bonus available for qualified hires
• Annual geographic differential on top of base pay
• Ongoing professional development and educational opportunities

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