Location: Sitka, AK

Start Date: 01-27-2026

End Date: 02-03-2026

Contract Type: Perm

Shift Type: Varies, Full Time (schedule varies by unit; may include day/evening/night rotations and weekends)

Bill Rate: $25,000 sign-on; $10,000 relocation

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 professional nursing care to patients of all ages in the Emergency Department using independent clinical judgment
• Perform comprehensive assessments, develop and implement individualized nursing care plans, and document findings accurately
• Administer medications and therapeutics safely and in an age-appropriate manner
• Respond calmly and effectively in emergent situations, including airway management and cardiac monitoring
• Delegate and supervise CNA/Tech staff and provide leadership during shifts
• Coordinate patient care activities with physicians and interdisciplinary team members
• Teach patients and families about diagnoses, procedures, and discharge plans to promote optimal recovery
• Participate in unit meetings, in-services, and quality improvement activities to enhance care standards

Qualifications

• Current full, unrestricted Registered Nursing license in Alaska or another U.S. state required (direct hire must have applied for Alaska license before start; agency staff must have active Alaska license)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required at hire
• TNCC required for Emergency Department nurses
• ACLS and PALS must be obtained within 6 months of hire
• Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years
• High Risk Competency required within 3 months of hire and annually
• High school diploma or equivalent required; prior specialty ED experience preferred
• One year of clinical nursing experience preferred
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs and perform physical aspects of ED nursing

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Current Registered Nursing license required

Knowledge & Skills

• Nursing assessment and nursing process with strong documentation skills
• Medication administration and knowledge of pharmaceuticals used in acute care
• Emergency response skills including airway management, intubation support, and defibrillator use
• Cardiac monitoring and recognition of emergent cardiac conditions
• Procedural familiarity: arterial line setup, chest tube setup, ABG puncture, thoracentesis, ventilator/respiratory support
• Patient and family education with strong verbal and written communication
• Leadership, delegation, and ability to orient and support new staff and travelers
• Adaptability, sound clinical judgment, and teamwork in fast-paced environments

Benefits

• Generous employer-provided health insurance including medical, dental, and vision
• Retirement plan available (SEARHC retirement benefits)
• Paid time off and paid parental leave to support work-life balance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage plus life insurance
• Clinical competency and professional development support including in-services and training
• Relocation assistance available (amount noted in posting)
• Sign-on bonus available for qualified hires (amount noted in posting)
• Supportive non-profit culture with ongoing opportunities for career advancement

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