Location: Anchorage, AK

Start Date: 05-04-2026

End Date: 08-03-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 4x10 day shifts (Day shift 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM), schedule varies with approximately 1 Saturday per month included as part of the 4 scheduled shifts; on-call coverage: 1 day per week and every 4th/5th weekend (Friday 6:00 PM - Monday 7:30 AM) — day and night coverage required (day_night)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $74 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

• Deliver high-quality peri-procedural nursing care in the cardiac cath lab for adult and geriatric patients
• Assist and circulate during left and right heart catheterizations and percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI)
• Monitor procedural sedation and manage hemodynamics, including interpretation/management of dysrhythmias
• Perform sheath removal, topical hemostasis, and post-procedure monitoring to ensure patient safety
• Document accurately and efficiently in Epic to maintain clear, up-to-date patient records
• Provide IV therapy, start and maintain IVs, and administer blood products and emergency medications as needed
• Float to Electrophysiology (EP) or Interventional Radiology (IR) labs as necessary to meet unit needs
• Respond to on-call duties (weekday and weekend coverage) and support emergency cases when called

Qualifications

• Active AK RN license required (must have license in hand for auto offer)
• Registered Nurse (RN) with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Experience with cardiac cath lab procedures, catheterization, and interventional care
• Comfortable charting in Epic and following facility documentation standards
• Willingness to float to EP/IR and participate in on-call weekend coverage
• Locals not accepted — permanent address must be at least 50 miles from facility
• First-time travelers accepted

Education

• Active RN license in Alaska required (degree not specified in posting)

Knowledge & Skills

• Cardiac cath lab procedures including left/right heart catheterization and PCI
• Interventional catheterizations and use of devices (Impella, IABP, rotablator, shockwave)
• Monitoring procedural sedation and end-tidal CO2
• Sheath removal, topical hemostasis (D-Stat, Chito-Seal, Syvek Patch), and ACT awareness
• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias and antiarrhythmic therapies
• IV therapy, blood product administration, and IV infusion pump management
• Ventilator management and familiarity with critical care support
• Epic charting and clear clinical documentation
• Infection prevention, isolation precautions, and sterile technique
• Ability to work in hybrid OR, interventional radiology, and diagnostic cath lab settings

Benefits

• A supportive, collaborative team that values your skills and growth
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help keep your credentials current
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options (ask for details)
• Paid Time Off so you can recharge between shifts
• Life insurance and basic employee protections
• 401(k) retirement savings plan to plan for your future
• Paid orientation (40 hours) to set you up for success
• Free on-site parking and access to interdisciplinary support teams

Travel Perks: Explore Anchorage, AK

Explore Anchorage’s stunning outdoor playground on your off days: hike or bike the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, take scenic day trips toward Denali or Chugach State Park, enjoy fresh seafood at local eateries, or catch seasonal Northern Lights viewing. Winter and summer recreation options are abundant — skiing, fishing, kayaking, and wildlife tours are all within easy reach for weekend adventures.

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