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Hey CNAs… Uni-Ted Is Here With Your 2026 Career Guide!

Hi friends!
It’s me — Uni-Ted, your favorite scrubs-wearing teddy bear, morale booster, and the official Chief Joy Coordinator at United Health Care Staffing.

And Today...
I’m here for YOU, the Certified Nursing Assistants who bring warmth, dignity, and compassion to every shift.

• You lift patients.
• You lift spirits.
• You lift entire nursing teams.

And in 2026, the world is lifting YOU back — with more opportunities, higher pay, flexible schedules, and nationwide demand.

So grab a snack (preferably something with honey 🍯), because I’m about to walk you through the Top CNA Jobs, top states, and top reasons why this is YOUR year.
Let’s dive in, friends!

Top CNA Opportunities Across the U.S. for 2026

Your go-to guide for where the jobs — and the best paychecks — are!

1. Long-Term Care & Skilled Nursing (SNF CNA)

• CNA SNF Jobs

Travel Pay Range:

• $950 – $1,400/week

Why This Role Matters

You’re the bedrock of senior care — daily ADLs, emotional support, comfort, mobility, and companionship.

Top Travel States

• Ohio
• Michigan
• Florida
• Texas
• Colorado

Uni-Ted’s Note:

“You are everything to residents. Their smile, their hope, their routine, their comfort.”

2. Assisted Living CNA

• CNA Assisted Living Jobs

Travel Pay Range:

• $900 – $1,350/week

Why Facilities Need You

Residents depend on compassionate CNAs for daily living support, engagement, and safety monitoring.

Top Travel States

• Arizona
• North Carolina
• Georgia
• California

Uni-Ted’s Note:

“You create a home-like feeling wherever you go. And that’s magical.”

3. Hospital CNA / Patient Care Tech (PCT)

• Hospital CNA Jobs

Travel Pay Range:

• $1,000 – $1,600/week

Why This Role Shines

• Telemetry support
• Vital signs
• Transport
• Patient safety
• Assisting RNs on high-volume floors

Top Travel States

• Massachusetts
• Virginia
• Washington
• California

Uni-Ted’s Note:

“Hospital CNAs? You’re fast, skilled, knowledgeable, and indispensable.”

4. Rehabilitation CNA

• Rehab CNA Jobs

Travel Pay Range:

• $950 – $1,450/week

Why Demand Is High

“Rehab CNAs help patients regain independence — mobility, therapy support, daily progress.”

Top Travel States

• North Carolina
• Tennessee
• Indiana
• Texas

Uni-Ted’s Note:

“You celebrate every small victory with your patients. That’s heart”

5. Home Health Aide (Certified CNA)

• Home Health Aide CNA Jobs

Travel Pay Range:

• $900 – $1,300/week

Why Facilities Rely on You

You bring comfort, care, and independence directly into patients’ homes.

Top Travel States

• California
• Virginia
• Texas
• Florida

Uni-Ted’s Note:

“Home health CNAs bring sunshine into every home they visit.”

Why CNAs Choose UHC Staffing

1. Real Pay for Real Work

“Let’s be honest — CNAs work HARD.
You deserve pay that reflects your heart AND your hustle.”

UHC offers:

• Competitive weekly rates
• Bonuses
• Overtime availability
• Complete benefits + 401(k)

2. YOU Choose Your Schedule

“Go where you want, when you want.”

Options include:

• Travel CNA contracts
• Local per diem
• Long-term assignments
• Hospital shifts
• Permanent placements

“Your life. Your work. Your way.”

3. Career Growth Starts Here

“At UHC Staffing, you have pathways to grow into:”

• Med-Surg CNA / PCT roles
• Telemetry Tech
• LPN/LVN bridge programs
• RN bridge programs

“We support your long-term future — not just today’s shift.”

4. A Dedicated Recruiter Who Cares

“Every CNA gets a personal recruiter who:”

• Listens
• Communicates clearly
• Finds your ideal fit
• Supports you from start to finish

“No ghosting. No confusion.Just a partnership.”

5. Workplaces That Value CNAs

“We partner only with facilities that prioritize:”

• Respect
• Safety
• Team culture
• Supportive leadership

“Because YOU deserve to be valued — not overworked.”

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