Location: Wrangell, AK

Start Date: 01-27-2026

End Date: 02-03-2026

Contract Type: Perm

Shift Type: Nights, Full Time (specific start/end times not provided by client)

Hours per Week: 40

Bill Rate: $25K sign-on; $10K relocation; $25K annual geographic differential

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 and deliver safe, therapeutic nursing care for long-term care residents
• Perform thorough nursing assessments and document findings in the EHR
• Administer medications and treatments accurately and monitor resident responses
• Lead and supervise CNA/Tech and LPN staff on shift, ensuring quality resident care
• Develop and implement individualized care plans and update them based on reassessments
• Provide patient and family education, discharge planning, and ongoing support
• Respond calmly and effectively to emergencies and make sound clinical judgments
• Participate in unit meetings, staff education, and competencies to drive continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Current, full, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Alaska or another U.S. state
• Agency staff must have an active Alaska license; direct hire must have applied for Alaska license before start date
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Clinical Competency assessment within 3 months of hire and every three years
• High Risk Competency within 3 months of hire and annually thereafter
• Minimum 1-2 years of nursing experience preferred
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs and perform physical aspects of resident care
• Willingness to serve as charge nurse when needed

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing: BSN, Associate Degree in Nursing, or Diploma in Nursing
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient in patient assessment, care planning, medication administration, and documentation
• Knowledgeable about infection control and nursing process across the lifespan
• Skilled in emergency response, delegation, and leadership of a clinical team
• Familiarity with pharmaceuticals, AED operation, and use of basic/specialized medical equipment
• Comfortable using Electronic Health Records for charting and shift reporting
• Strong oral and written communication and teaching skills with residents, families, and staff

Benefits

• Generous sign-on bonus (amount listed in bill_rate)
• Relocation assistance available (amount listed in bill_rate) for qualified hires
• Annual geographic differential on top of base pay (amount listed in bill_rate)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plan (employer-supported) and related benefits
• Paid time off and paid parental leave to help you balance life and work
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage plus life insurance
• Paid mandatory training and competency development (clinical competency, high risk competency)
• Opportunities for professional development and in-service education
• Supportive non-profit culture focused on employee growth and wellbeing

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