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: $25K Sign On; $10K Relocation; $25K 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, individualized nursing care for long-term care residents
• Perform thorough nursing assessments and document findings accurately in the EHR
• Develop, implement, and evaluate care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
• Administer medications and therapeutics accurately and monitor resident responses
• Provide patient and family education to support understanding and coping with illness
• Lead and supervise nursing assistants/LPNs/Ward Clerk during your shift, ensuring quality care
• Respond calmly and make sound clinical decisions in emergent situations
• Participate in staff education, in-services, and quality improvement activities

Qualifications

• Current, full, unrestricted RN license in Alaska or another U.S. state required (Direct hire must have applied for Alaska license before start date; agency staff must have active Alaska license)
• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing (BSN, ADN, or Diploma)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Clinical Competency Assessment required within 3 months of hire and every 3 years
• High Risk Competency required within 3 months of hire and annually
• Minimum 1-2 years of nursing experience preferred
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs and perform required physical duties

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) or Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Nursing Diploma
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation skills
• Medication administration and familiarity with pharmaceuticals and side effects
• Proficiency with Electronic Health Record (EHR) documentation and charting
• Infection control practices and AED operation competency
• Experience delegating and supervising CNAs/LPNs and coordinating unit workflow
• Excellent oral and written communication and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Patient and family education, discharge planning, and psychosocial support skills

Benefits

• Generous medical, dental, and vision coverage provided by the employer
• Retirement plan (employer-sponsored) to help you save for the future
• Paid Time Off and paid parental leave so you can recharge and be there for family
• Short- and long-term disability plus life insurance for peace of mind
• Sign-on bonus available for qualified hires (amount listed in job posting)
• Relocation assistance available for qualified hires
• Annual geographic differential on top of base pay
• Opportunities for ongoing training and competency programs (Clinical Competency, High Risk Competency)

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