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 safe, evidence-based nursing care to long-term care residents
• Perform thorough nursing assessments, document findings, and develop/implement individualized care plans
• Accurately administer medications and therapeutics and monitor resident responses
• Provide leadership during your shift, delegating and supervising CNAs, LPNs, and ward clerks
• Serve as Charge RN when DON is not present and support team functioning during complex situations
• Educate residents, families, and staff; lead in-services and contribute to ongoing competency development
• Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams and ensure continuity of care
• Maintain meticulous EHR documentation and follow facility policies, infection control, and reporting guidelines

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing (BSN, ADN, or Diploma)
• Current, full, unrestricted RN license in Alaska or another U.S. state required; direct hires must have applied for an Alaska license before start date
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Clinical competency assessment and High Risk competency required per SEARHC timelines
• Minimum 1-2 years of nursing experience preferred in acute or long-term care
• Able to lift/move up to 50 lbs and perform required physical duties of the role

Education

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

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong patient assessment, care planning, and medication administration skills
• Proficiency with EHR documentation and interdisciplinary communication
• Knowledge of infection control practices and pharmaceuticals
• Ability to use basic and specialized medical equipment (including AED)
• Leadership, delegation, and charge nurse experience are highly valued
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to teach residents and staff

Benefits

• Generous sign-on bonus available for qualified hires (amount captured in bill_rate)
• Relocation assistance for qualified hires (details in bill_rate)
• Annual geographic differential paid on top of base pay (amount captured in bill_rate)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid parental leave and generous paid time off
• Retirement plan options (employer-provided)
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage plus life insurance
• Ongoing training and clinical competency support
• Opportunity for career development within a nonprofit health consortium

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