Location: Sitka, AK

Start Date: 01-27-2026

End Date: 02-03-2026

Contract Type: Perm

Shift Type: Varies, Full Time (schedule varies based on department needs; exact shifts to be discussed)

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

• Coordinate and deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care to patients of all ages in the Emergency Department
• Perform thorough nursing assessments, develop individualized care plans, and implement interventions
• Administer medications and therapeutics accurately and monitor patient responses
• React calmly and make sound clinical judgments in emergent situations to keep patients safe
• Document patient care, assessments, and progress clearly and completely
• Delegate and supervise CNA/Tech staff and serve as a point of leadership when assigned
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care
• Provide patient and family education, discharge instructions, and emotional support
• Participate in unit quality initiatives, staff meetings, and annual competency requirements

Qualifications

• Current, full, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Alaska or another U.S. state required
• Direct hire applicants must have applied for an Alaska nursing license before start; agency staff must hold an active Alaska license
• BLS required at hire
• ACLS and PALS must be obtained within 6 months of hire
• TNCC required for Emergency Department nurses
• Clinical Competency and High Risk Competency per employer timelines (clinical competency within 3 months)
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• One year of clinical nursing experience preferred; prior emergency department or specialty experience preferred

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Current RN license (Alaska or other U.S. state) — educational preparation for RN required per licensure

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation skills
• Ability to recognize and respond to emergent/critically ill patients
• Medication administration and documentation proficiency
• Infection control practices and patient safety focus
• Competence with basic and specialty equipment (defibrillators, monitors, ventilators, chest tube sets when applicable)
• Airway management skills and familiarity with procedures like intubation, arterial line setup, ABG puncture
• EKG interpretation and basic cardiac care knowledge
• Excellent oral and written communication, teamwork, and leadership abilities
• Patient education, counseling, and support skills

Benefits

• Generous benefits package that supports your health and family life
• Retirement plan to help you plan for the future
• Paid Time Off to recharge and be your best self
• Paid parental leave to support growing families
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Life insurance plus short- and long-term disability
• Professional development and training opportunities to grow your skills
• A supportive team and culture that values you

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