Location: Anchorage, AK

Start Date: 03-09-2026

End Date: 06-08-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, Day shift (5x8) with start times varying between 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM and end times between 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM (typical options: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM; 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM; 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM). Day shift with required weekend coverage (every other weekend or 4 weekend days in a 4-week schedule)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $66 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

• Coordinate comprehensive discharge planning and care transitions to ensure safe, timely patient discharges
• Conduct utilization review and apply Milliman guidelines to support appropriate level-of-care decisions
• Develop and manage individualized plans of care, including needs assessment and ordering DME when required
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (PT/OT, pharmacy, social services, etc.) to close care gaps
• Document thoroughly in Epic to meet regulatory and facility standards
• Communicate with patients, families, and community providers to facilitate continuity of care
• Float within case management services to cover coverage gaps and support unit needs

Qualifications

• AK RN license in hand required for Auto Offer (screen for pending license; license must be active)
• Minimum 1 year acute care / acute hospital experience required
• BLS certification required
• Epic EMR experience required (Epic hardstop requirement noted)
• ACM certification preferred but not mandatory
• Ability to perform utilization review and case management duties (discharge planning, care coordination, Milliman guidelines)
• Willingness to work every-other-weekend rotation and float within scope to meet facility needs
• First-time travel clinicians welcome; candidate permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the facility (locals not accepted)

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficiency with Epic charting and documentation workflows
• Strong knowledge of care coordination, discharge planning, and Plan of Care development
• Familiarity with Milliman guidelines, CMS regulations, and HIPAA requirements
• Experience with utilization review and needs assessment / ordering DME
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and Teams for communication and documentation
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and navigate high-volume acute hospital environments

Benefits

• Comfortable housing assistance to help you settle in between shifts (details provided upon hire)
• Travel-friendly perks like travel reimbursement and licensure assistance
• Support for professional growth — reimbursement for required certifications and continuing education resources
• Paid time to recharge — predictable 5x8 weekday schedule with scheduled weekend rotation
• A collaborative, interdisciplinary team that values your clinical judgment and voice
• Orientation and onboarding support (24 hours of orientation) so you hit the ground running
• Free parking onsite and provided scrub color for easy starts to your shift
• Access to a Magnet-designated facility with strong clinical support and specialty services

Travel Perks: Explore Anchorage, AK

Anchorage is your gateway to Alaskan adventures. Spend your days off biking or strolling the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, hiking in Chugach State Park, or exploring the Anchorage Museum and Alaska Native Heritage Center. Take weekend excursions to see glaciers, whale watching or fishing tours, and scenic drives to the Kenai Peninsula. Fall and winter offer spectacular Northern Lights viewing and cozy local seafood spots to sample fresh catches. If you love outdoor activities, wildlife viewing, and dramatic mountain-and-water scenery, Anchorage delivers memorable weekends between shifts.

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