Location: Anchorage, AK

Start Date: 02-02-2026

End Date: 05-04-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 4x10 Day shifts, 07:00 AM - 05:00 PM (four 10-hour day shifts per week) with required on-call coverage: 1 day per week plus 4th/5th weekend on-call (Friday 06:00 PM - Monday 07:30 AM). Approximately one Saturday per month is part of the scheduled 4 shifts/week. Day shift with rotating on-call weekend coverage.

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $83 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 expert, compassionate nursing care for adult and geriatric patients in the cardiac catheterization lab
• Perform and assist with cardiac cath lab procedures (left/right heart cath, PCI, stent placement, Impella insertion and IABP management)
• Administer and monitor procedural sedation and manage ventilators when required
• Initiate and maintain IV therapy, blood product administration, and infusion pumps
• Monitor and interpret dysrhythmias and respond to emergency cardiac events
• Perform sheath removal, apply topical hemostasis, and manage post-procedure vascular care
• Document thoroughly and accurately in Epic to ensure continuity of care
• Collaborate with EP and IR teams when floating to those services to meet facility needs
• Participate in on-call coverage and respond to weekend coverage requirements as scheduled
• Support infection prevention practices and maintain a safe environment for patients and staff

Qualifications

• AK RN license in hand required for auto offer (pending license accepted but license must be in-hand for final offer)
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience (Cath Lab/Interventional experience preferred)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Proven experience with Epic charting required
• Comfortable with procedural sedation monitoring, ventilator management, and dysrhythmia interpretation
• Willingness to float within scope to EP or IR when needed
• Able to meet on-call requirements including 4th/5th weekend rotation and occasional scheduled Saturdays
• Locals not accepted — permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the facility
• First-time travelers accepted

Knowledge & Skills

• Cardiac catheterization and interventional catheterization procedures
• Percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI), stent placement, angioplasty
• Impella insertion and IABP management
• Monitoring procedural sedation and end-tidal CO2
• IV therapy, blood product administration, and infusion pump management
• Sheath removal and topical hemostasis techniques (D-Stat, Chito-Seal, Syvek Patch)
• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias and emergency medications
• Activated Clotting Time (ACT) monitoring and use of external compression devices
• Familiarity with interventional radiology procedures and hybrid OR environments
• Epic electronic charting and strong documentation practices

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend options to help you settle into Alaska life
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan with employer support
• Life insurance and short-term disability protections for peace of mind
• Paid time off to recharge — because rest makes better clinicians
• Travel reimbursement and assistance for your move to Anchorage
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and earn rewards
• A supportive, interdisciplinary team that values your expertise and growth
• Free on-site parking for hassle-free commutes

Travel Perks: Explore Anchorage, AK

Anchorage is an outdoor enthusiast's dream. Explore the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail for stunning coastal views and wildlife sightings, hike in Chugach State Park or take day trips to nearby glaciers and national parks. In winter, keep an eye on the skies for Northern Lights; in summer enjoy long daylight hours, salmon fishing, and scenic drives to Girdwood and the Alyeska Resort for skiing or hiking. Cultural highlights include the Anchorage Museum and the Alaska Native Heritage Center — plenty to do on your days off and weekends.

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