Location: Wrangell, AK

Start Date: 01-27-2026

End Date: 02-03-2026

Contract Type: Perm

Shift Type: Night shift, full time (specific start and 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

• Deliver compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to long-term care residents while prioritizing safety and dignity
• Perform thorough nursing assessments, develop and implement individualized care plans, and document findings in the EHR
• Administer medications and therapeutics accurately and monitor resident responses
• Provide leadership on shift by delegating and supervising CNAs, LPNs, and ancillary staff
• Respond calmly and effectively to emergencies, making sound clinical judgments under pressure
• Educate residents and families about conditions, treatments, and discharge plans to support optimal outcomes
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate resident care and follow physician orders
• Participate in quality improvement efforts, staff meetings, and mandatory competency trainings

Qualifications

• Current, full, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Alaska or another U.S. state
• Direct hire candidates must have applied for an Alaska nursing license prior to start date; agency staff must hold an active Alaska license
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Clinical competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years
• High-risk competency required within 3 months of hire and annually
• Minimum 1-2 years of nursing experience preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Education

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

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong nursing assessment and care-planning skills across the lifespan
• Medication administration knowledge and safe practice
• Proficiency with EHR documentation and accurate charting
• Infection control practices and resident safety measures
• Ability to recognize and respond to acute changes and emergencies
• Familiarity with pharmaceuticals, AED operation, and basic medical equipment
• Excellent oral and written communication and patient/family teaching skills
• Leadership, delegation, and staff education abilities

Benefits

• Generous employer-paid medical, dental, and vision benefits to keep you healthy and smiling
• Retirement plan to help you save for the future
• Paid time off plus paid parental leave so you can rest and recharge
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage and life insurance for peace of mind
• Clinical competency and high-risk competency training and support
• Sign-on bonus available for qualified hires (amount listed in compensation details)
• Relocation assistance available for qualified hires (details in compensation)
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education

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