Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico

Start Date: 09-29-2026

End Date: 01-09-2027

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Wednesday-Friday, 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM NOC (12-hour night shifts with a 30-minute meal break)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $19.07 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 compassionate bedside care that helps residents feel safe, seen and respected
• Assist residents with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and mobility
• Monitor and record vital signs, intake and output, and report any changes to the nursing team
• Answer call lights promptly and respond to resident needs with patience and warmth
• Support the nursing staff with patient transfers, repositioning and ambulation
• Keep resident rooms and common areas clean, organized and comfortable
• Document care accurately in the facility charting system
• Communicate clearly with residents, families and the interdisciplinary team

Qualifications

• Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in New Mexico or compact eligibility
• At least 1 year of CNA experience, ideally in a long term care or skilled nursing setting
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Completed COVID-19 vaccination series or a documented religious or medical exemption from your employer
• Ability to bring a state or federal issued photo ID and wear a facility badge at all times
• A genuine passion for caring for others and a team-first attitude

Knowledge & Skills

• Solid understanding of resident care practices and safe patient handling
• Comfortable taking vital signs and recognizing when something needs escalation
• Strong observation skills and attention to detail with documentation
• Clear, kind communication with residents, families and coworkers
• Patience, empathy and a calm presence during busy shifts
• Dependable time management across 12-hour night shifts

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend so you can settle in comfortably
• Meals and incidentals allowance for your time on the road
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage options
• 401K retirement savings plan
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week so your paycheck stays steady
• Travel reimbursement to get you to Santa Fe with ease
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement support
• Referral bonus program for bringing great people along
• A supportive recruiter and clinical team that has your back

Travel Perks: Explore Santa Fe, New Mexico

Santa Fe is a one-of-a-kind assignment city, with the historic Plaza, world-famous art galleries along Canyon Road and the adobe beauty of the Palace of the Governors all close by. Spend your days off hiking the trails of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, soaking in the scenery at Bandelier National Monument, or catching a stunning sunset over the high desert. Foodies will love the green chile everything, the Santa Fe Farmers Market and cozy cafes serving authentic New Mexican cuisine. With Taos, Albuquerque and Ski Santa Fe all within easy reach, your weekends off can be as adventurous or as relaxing as you want.

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