Location: Anchorage, AK

Start Date: 05-04-2026

End Date: 08-03-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 3x12-hour day shifts, variable start/end times: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM; 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM; 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM; 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM; 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM. Includes 1 weekend shift per month and 1 on-call shift per month. Shift type: Day (variable day shifts). Days of week vary and are not specified in the posting.

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $64 per hour

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

• Provide compassionate post-anesthesia care for Phase II PACU patients, ensuring safe recovery and timely disposition
• Continuously monitor patient vital signs and apply clinical judgment to recognize and respond to changes
• Administer IV therapies, perform phlebotomy, and manage blood product administration per protocols
• Assess and manage pain effectively, including PCA pump oversight and opioid/reversal agent management
• Care for pediatric PACU patients when required and collaborate with the team on age-appropriate interventions
• Manage advanced lines and monitoring such as arterial lines, central lines, and ICP/EVD monitoring when applicable
• Collaborate with anesthesia, surgical teams and interdisciplinary support (RT, pharmacy, PT) to optimize patient outcomes
• Document care accurately in Epic and participate in safe handoffs and unit communications

Qualifications

• Active Alaska RN license required for Auto Offer; pending license accepted for screening but AK RN in hand required for placement
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience (PACU or relevant acute care experience preferred)
• Experience with PACU Phase II and post-anesthesia care
• Pediatric PACU experience preferred
• Comfortable with 12-hour variable day shifts and the on-call requirement (1 call shift per month)
• Experience with Epic charting preferred
• Ability to manage a typical patient ratio of 1:2 in the PACU setting

Knowledge & Skills

• Post-anesthesia care and recovery protocols (PACU Phase II and Phase I familiarity)
• Patient monitoring and dysrhythmia recognition/management
• IV therapy, phlebotomy and central/arterial line care
• Pain assessment and PCA pump management
• Familiarity with ventilated patient care and respiratory support
• Blood product administration and medication management including IV vasopressors and reversal agents
• Neurological monitoring including EVD/ICP awareness
• Knowledge of types of anesthesia and conscious sedation
• Use of Epic electronic health record
• Trauma Level II experience and pediatric care considerations

Benefits

• Supportive team environment that values your expertise and growth
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help keep your credentials current
• Paid time off so you can recharge and explore Alaska
• Medical, dental and vision coverage options to keep you healthy
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• 401(k) retirement savings plan to plan for the future
• Life and disability insurance options for peace of mind
• Relocation and travel support resources for clinicians coming from afar
• Free on-site parking to make your commute easier
• Access to a Magnet-recognized facility with excellent clinical resources

Travel Perks: Explore Anchorage, AK

Anchorage is an outdoor lover's playground. After a shift you can stroll or bike the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, visit the Anchorage Museum or the Alaska Native Heritage Center to learn local culture, or take weekend trips to nearby gems like the Chugach Mountains and the Seward/Kenai Fjords area for glacier tours, wildlife viewing, fishing or hiking. In winter you may catch the northern lights, and year-round you can enjoy dog mushing experiences, fresh seafood, and easy access to alpine skiing at nearby resorts.

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