Certified Nursing Assistant
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Start Date: 03-02-2026
End Date: 05-25-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Monday, Thursday, Friday, 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM NOC
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $19 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 care to residents, honoring dignity and preferences
- Assist with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, mobility, toileting)
- Support safe transfers and ambulation, using proper body mechanics and assistive devices
- Observe and report changes in condition to nursing leadership in a timely way
- Document care accurately and completely, maintaining resident records and care plans
- Follow infection control and safety protocols to protect residents and colleagues
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to deliver person-centered care
- Support mealtime assistance and nutritional needs as part of daily care
Qualifications
- Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or T-CNA certification
- Comfortable and experienced working 12+ hour night shifts
- Ability to work the scheduled days: Monday, Thursday, Friday evenings/nights
- Willingness to complete any facility-required onboarding (orientation, background check, drug screen)
- Strong communication skills and a team-first attitude
Education
- Completion of an accredited CNA training program; high school diploma or GED preferred
Knowledge & Skills
- Hands-on resident care and ADL assistance
- Basic infection control practices and safety procedures
- Clear, accurate documentation and observation reporting
- Comfort with bedside tasks and safe patient handling
- Good communication with residents, families, and the care team
- Ability to follow care plans and take direction from nursing staff
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your move easy
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
- Paid time off to rest, recharge, and avoid burnout
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement so you can focus on care, not paperwork
- Dedicated recruiter and 24/7 traveler support for a smooth assignment
- Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great teammates
- Opportunities for skills growth and shift differential for nights
- A supportive team that values YOU and the difference you make each day
Travel Perks: Explore Albuquerque, NM
Explore Albuquerque while on assignment: stroll through historic Old Town for local shops and Southwestern cuisine, ride the iconic Sandia Peak Tramway for panoramic mountain views, hike or bike the trails of the Sandia Foothills, visit the Albuquerque Museum and the BioPark, and enjoy weekend trips to nearby Santa Fe for art and culture. Outdoor lovers will appreciate the Rio Grande pathways and Petroglyph National Monument for a fresh-air escape.
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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