Location: Wrangell, AK

Start Date: 01-27-2026

End Date: 02-03-2026

Contract Type: Perm

Shift Type: Night shifts, Full Time (specific start/end times not provided in job 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

• Coordinate and deliver safe, therapeutic nursing care for long-term care residents using established care plans and physician orders
• Perform thorough nursing assessments, document findings in the EHR, and develop/revise individualized care plans
• Administer medications and treatments accurately, monitoring for effects and documenting responses
• Provide leadership on shift: delegate, supervise, and support CNAs, LPNs, and other staff to ensure quality resident care
• Respond calmly and effectively in emergencies and make sound clinical judgments independently during your shift
• Educate residents and families about conditions, treatments, and discharge planning to promote successful transitions
• Participate in care conferences, interdisciplinary collaboration, and unit goal-setting to improve resident outcomes
• Complete mandatory competencies, maintain certifications and licensure, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Current, full, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Alaska or another U.S. state (Direct hires must have applied for Alaska license before start date; agency staff must have active Alaska license)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Clinical Competency (SEARHC) required within 3 months of hire and every three years
• High Risk Competency (SEARHC) required within 3 months of hire and annually thereafter
• High school diploma or equivalent required; graduate of accredited school of nursing (BSN, ADN, or Diploma)
• Minimum 1-2 years of nursing experience preferred, ideally with long-term care or multisystem disease experience

Education

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

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong nursing assessment, care planning, and documentation skills (EHR proficiency)
• Medication administration knowledge and pharmaceutical awareness of effects and side effects
• Infection control practices and ability to implement standards of care
• Ability to lead and delegate effectively as charge/contact RN
• Competence with basic and specialized equipment (AED familiarity)
• Excellent communication, patient/family education, and teamwork skills
• Ability to manage psychosocial needs and de-escalate volatile situations when needed

Benefits

• Generous employer-paid medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Retirement plan (employer-supported) — plan details provided by employer
• Paid time off and paid parental leave to support work-life balance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage and life insurance
• Relocation assistance available for qualified hires (amounts detailed in posting)
• Sign-on bonus available for qualified hires (amount detailed in posting)
• Annual geographic differential on top of base pay
• Opportunities for professional development and required competency training (Clinical and High Risk competencies supported)

Hashtags

#RegisteredNurseJobs #RNJobsWrangellAK #LongTermCareRN #HealthcareJobs #SEARHCJobs #UHCCareers #NightShiftRN #NursingCareers #RNHiring #AlaskaNursing