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Registered Nurse - ED
Location: Sitka, AK
Start Date: 04-27-2026
End Date: 07-27-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Rotating shifts including days and nights (variable schedule; specific start/end times not provided in the job posting)
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $91 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
- Assess patients of all ages quickly and accurately to determine acuity and immediate needs
- Administer medications and age‑specific therapeutics safely and accurately
- Respond to emergencies with calm, evidence‑based life‑saving interventions
- Document assessments, interventions and patient responses thoroughly and clearly
- Coordinate patient care with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to ensure smooth transitions
- Delegate and supervise CNA/Tech staff appropriately to maintain safe, efficient care
- Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans using the nursing process
- Provide patient and family education to promote recovery and safe discharge
- Participate in unit initiatives, in‑services and ongoing competency validation
- Maintain confidentiality and professional standards at all times
Qualifications
- Valid, current, full and unrestricted RN license in the State of Alaska required at time of submission
- BLS and PALS required upon hire; ACLS must be obtained within 6 months of hire
- Flu vaccination required (have or obtain)
- TNCC/ATCN and NRP certifications preferred depending on specialty area
- One year of clinical nursing experience preferred; ED or specialty experience preferred
- Ability to make independent clinical decisions during shifts and remain calm in emergencies
- Willingness to complete mandatory training and competency checks as directed
Education
- Education sufficient to obtain a valid Alaska RN license (graduate of an accredited nursing program required to meet licensing criteria)
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong patient assessment skills across pediatric, adult and geriatric populations
- Knowledge of medication effects, side effects and safe administration
- Competency with emergency equipment (defibrillator, monitors, airway management tools)
- Skills in documentation, chart review and interdisciplinary communication
- Ability to develop and evaluate nursing care plans and adjust based on patient response
- Leadership skills for delegation, supervision and mentoring of staff
- Ability to perform or assist with specialty emergency procedures as needed
Benefits
- Supportive travel contract benefits including licensure assistance & reimbursement to help you get onboarded smoothly
- Generous travel reimbursement and housing support options to make your stay comfortable
- Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy on and off shift
- Paid time off so you can recharge after intense ED work
- Opportunities for professional development, continuing education & certification support
- A welcoming team environment that values your clinical judgment and growth
- Referral bonus program — bring a friend and celebrate together
- Help with onboarding logistics (fingerprinting/licensing guidance) so you can focus on patients
Travel Perks: Explore Sitka, AK
Explore Sitka’s scenic beauty during your time off — stroll the Sitka National Historical Park and its totem trail, enjoy whale and wildlife-watching excursions, kayak or fish in pristine coastal waters, sample fresh local seafood, visit small local museums and arts venues, and take short trips to nearby islands or coastal communities for weekend adventures. Expect excellent nature, birding and outdoor recreation right outside your door.
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Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - ED? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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