Certified Nursing Assistant
Location: Crescent City, CA
Start Date: 03-23-2026
End Date: 09-27-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (Day shift)
Hours per Week: 40
Candidate Pay Rate: $40 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 patients consistent with CNA scope of practice
- Assist with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming and mobility
- Take and record vital signs, report changes in patient condition to nursing staff
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation of care and patient interactions
- Follow infection control and safety protocols to protect patients and staff
- Support a respectful, professional environment while working within a correctional facility setting
- Collaborate with the care team to ensure continuity and quality of patient care
Qualifications
- Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
- Comfortable working the posted schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Ability to complete a two-week orientation prior to assignment start
- Willingness to undergo required background checks and facility clearances
- Basic patient care experience preferred; strong communication and teamwork skills required
- Current CPR/BLS preferred or willingness to obtain upon hire
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of an approved CNA training program
- Active CNA certification in the state of California
Knowledge & Skills
- Fundamental patient care techniques and safe transfer/mobility practices
- Basic vital sign measurement and documentation
- Infection control principles and PPE use
- Strong observational skills and ability to escalate changes in condition
- Clear communication and teamwork within a structured clinical environment
- Professionalism and adaptability in a correctional healthcare setting
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to help you settle in quickly
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy and focused on care
- 401K retirement savings plan so you can build toward the future
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to support your professional growth
- Paid time off to recharge and maintain work-life balance
- Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great people on board
- A supportive team that values YOU and your contributions every day
- Orientation and onboarding support - two weeks to get comfortable and confident
Travel Perks: Explore Crescent City, CA
Crescent City is a gateway to awe-inspiring Redwood National and State Parks, offering world-class hiking and towering old-growth redwoods. Spend weekends exploring Battery Point Lighthouse and its tidal access, stroll the Crescent City Harbor, go tidepooling or beach walking along the rugged Northern California coast, and enjoy whale watching or salmon fishing seasonally. Nearby Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park offers scenic drives, river access, and trails; quick weekend hops can take you into southern Oregon for coastal towns and additional outdoor adventures.
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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