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 specified in posting

Bill Rate: $25,000 sign-on; $10,000 relocation; $25,000/year geographic differential pay

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 comprehensive nursing care for patients of all ages in emergency and acute care settings
• Make independent clinical decisions during shifts and consult leadership for complex situations
• Supervise and delegate tasks to CNAs and techs, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care
• Develop, implement, and evaluate patient care plans and department policies
• Maintain accurate, timely nursing documentation and transcribe physician orders into the electronic medical record
• Respond to emergencies calmly, provide appropriate interventions, and notify physicians when needed
• Monitor and maintain medication, supply, and equipment levels; report needs to leadership
• Participate in staff training, meetings, and continuous quality improvement activities

Qualifications

• Current full, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Alaska or another U.S. state (Direct hire must have applied for Alaska license before start date; agency staff must have active Alaska license)
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required or must be obtained within 6 months
• Clinical Competency and High Risk Competency required within 3 months of hire and maintained per policy
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) preferred and required for ED nurses
• Able to perform independent clinical decision-making, supervise staff, and handle emergent situations
• No prior experience required, though acute care, emergency department, or long-term care experience is preferred

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (BSN, ADN, or Diploma in Nursing)
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Knowledge & Skills

• Solid knowledge of nursing and medical practices, infection control, and patient safety
• Skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, and emergency care
• Strong documentation skills and familiarity with electronic medical records
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and supervise support staff
• Good communication, critical thinking, and crisis management abilities
• Familiarity with laws, regulations, and standards governing hospital and long-term care settings

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus available for qualified hires (amount provided in job details)
• Relocation reimbursement available for qualified hires (amount provided in job details)
• Annual geographic differential pay on top of base pay (amount provided in job details)
• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement benefits (employer-sponsored plan)
• Paid time off and paid parental leave to support work-life balance
• Life insurance and both short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Clinical competency training and ongoing professional development support
• Supportive non-profit employer culture focused on employee growth

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