Location: Wrangell, AK

Start Date: 01-27-2026

End Date: 02-03-2026

Contract Type: Perm

Shift Type: Night shifts, full time. Exact start/end times and weekly schedule not specified in posting; expect standard ED night coverage and weekend requirements (confirm specifics with recruiter).

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

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 comprehensive nursing care for patients of all ages in the emergency and acute care setting
• Perform patient assessments, triage, and develop individualized care plans
• Administer medications and treatments safely and according to provider orders
• Document patient care accurately in the electronic medical record and transcribe physician orders
• Make independent clinical decisions during your shift and escalate complex issues to leadership as needed
• Supervise and delegate to CNA/Tech staff, ensuring safe, high-quality care
• Maintain infection control standards and promote patient safety at all times
• Participate in department meetings, training, and quality improvement activities
• Manage admissions, discharges, and transfers with professionalism and thorough documentation
• Maintain supplies and equipment levels and report needs to leadership

Qualifications

• Current, full, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Alaska or another U.S. state (agency staff must hold an active Alaska license; direct hires must have applied for Alaska license before start)
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS required or must be obtained within 6 months of hire and maintained biannually
• Clinical Competency Assessment and High Risk Competency per employer timelines (Clinical Competency within 3 months and every three years; High Risk Competency within 3 months and annually)
• TNCC preferred and required for ED nurses
• Ability to work independently, make sound clinical judgments in emergencies, and supervise support staff
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact compassionately with patients, families, and team members
• No prior experience required, though acute care, ED, or long-term care experience is preferred

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing, or Nursing Diploma
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Knowledge & Skills

• Solid knowledge of nursing and medical procedures, infection control, and documentation standards
• Skill in patient assessment, medication administration, and care planning
• Familiarity with Electronic Medical Record systems and accurate charting practices
• Ability to interpret policies, follow provider orders, and maintain patient confidentiality
• Competence in emergency response, patient lifting and safe body mechanics
• Leadership skills for supervising and training department personnel

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus (amount listed in job posting)
• Relocation assistance (amount listed in job posting)
• Annual geographic differential pay on top of base
• Generous medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid parental leave and paid time off
• Retirement plan options
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Clinical competency training and required certification support
• Support for professional development and continuing education

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