Certified Nursing Assistant
Location: Belen, New Mexico
Start Date: 02-16-2026
End Date: 05-11-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Flexible PRN schedule (various days), 5:00 PM - 5:00 AM NOC
Candidate Pay Rate: $21 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 direct patient care including assistance with activities of daily living
- Monitor and report changes in patient condition to nursing staff promptly
- Assist with transfers, mobility and safe patient handling while maintaining dignity
- Perform routine clinical tasks such as taking vital signs and documenting observations
- Support admissions, discharges and transitions to ensure smooth patient experiences
- Maintain infection control standards and a safe, clean environment for patients and staff
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to deliver person-centered care
Qualifications
- Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credential; T-CNA candidates will be considered
- Current CPR/BLS certification or willingness to obtain upon hire
- Ability to pass background check and drug screen
- Flexible availability and willingness to work PRN/night shifts
- Strong communication skills and a caring, patient-first attitude
Education
- Completion of an accredited CNA training program
- High school diploma or GED preferred
Knowledge & Skills
- Basic clinical skills: vital signs, ADL assistance and safe patient handling
- Knowledge of infection prevention and standard precautions
- Comfortable with documentation and charting in electronic health records
- Reliable time management and the ability to prioritize patient needs
- Team-oriented mindset and clear communication with patients and coworkers
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your temporary move easy
- Medical, dental and vision coverage to keep you healthy on and off the clock
- 401K retirement savings plan so you can build toward the future
- Paid time off to recharge between assignments
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help keep your credentials current
- Access to ongoing training and professional development
- A supportive team that values your contributions and offers mentorship
- Referral bonus program for bringing great teammates on board
Travel Perks: Explore Belen, New Mexico
Explore charming local history in Belen, enjoy riverside walks along the Rio Grande, and experience small-town New Mexico hospitality. Take weekend trips to Albuquerque for vibrant dining, museums and the famous hot air balloon scene, or head south to scenic Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge for birdwatching and hiking. Plenty of scenic drives, local parks and southwest culture to enjoy on your days off.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Certified Nursing Assistant? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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