Location: Wrangell, AK

Start Date: 01-27-2026

End Date: 02-03-2026

Contract Type: Perm

Shift Type: Nights, Full Time (specific start/end times and days not provided in posting)

Bill Rate: $25,000 sign-on; $10,000 relocation; $25,000 annual geographic differential

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 provide comprehensive nursing care for patients of all ages in an emergency/acute care setting
• Perform patient assessments, triage, medication administration, and EMR documentation with accuracy and compassion
• Make independent clinical decisions during your shift and escalate to leadership when appropriate
• Supervise and delegate to CNA/Tech staff, ensuring safe and effective patient care
• Maintain infection control standards and ensure compliance with hospital policies and nursing procedures
• Participate in developing and implementing department policies, care plans, and quality improvement initiatives
• Complete required administrative tasks such as incident reports, charting, and staff reporting
• Support a positive patient/family experience by communicating clearly and advocating for patient rights

Qualifications

• Current, full, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Alaska or another U.S. state (Direct hire must have applied for Alaska license before start date; agency staff must hold an active Alaska license)
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (BSN, ADN, or Diploma)
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required or must be obtained within 6 months of hire
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) preferred (required for ED nurses)
• Clinical Competency Assessment and High Risk Competency required within 3 months of hire and maintained per schedule
• Ability to perform physical demands of the role (may include lifting up to 50 lbs) and demonstrate emotional stability under stress
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, and emergency response skills
• Experience in acute care, emergency department, or long-term care is preferred but not required

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) OR Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) OR Diploma in Nursing from an accredited program
• High school diploma or equivalent (as a minimum prerequisite)

Knowledge & Skills

• Patient assessment and triage expertise
• Medication administration and safe documentation in the EMR
• Infection control practices and isolation techniques
• Emergency decision-making and response in fast-paced settings
• Supervision and delegation of nursing assistants and techs
• Familiarity with nursing policies, standards of care, and regulatory guidelines
• Strong interpersonal skills to work across departments and with families

Benefits

• Generous medical, dental, and vision coverage provided by employer
• Retirement plan with employer-sponsored options
• Paid time off and paid parental leave to support work-life balance
• Short-term and long-term disability plus employer-paid life insurance
• Sign-on bonus available (amount listed in bill_rate)
• Relocation assistance available (amount listed in bill_rate)
• Annual geographic differential pay (amount listed in bill_rate)
• Ongoing professional development, training, and competency programs (Clinical Competency and High Risk competency supported)
• Employee-focused culture with emphasis on career growth and development

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