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 not provided)

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 deliver comprehensive nursing care for patients of all ages in the emergency/acute setting
• Make independent clinical decisions during shifts and consult leadership for complex situations
• Assess patients, administer medications, and manage treatments while documenting in the EMR
• Supervise and delegate to CNAs/Techs, ensuring safe and effective patient care
• Transcribe physician orders and ensure accurate charting and medication administration records
• Maintain infection control procedures and assure patient/resident safety
• Participate in developing and implementing department policies, care plans, and nursing standards
• Evaluate emergencies, initiate appropriate interventions, and notify physicians of incidents
• Manage supplies, equipment needs, and complete required administrative forms and reports
• Support training and professional development of department personnel

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (BSN, ADN, or Nursing Diploma)
• Current full, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Alaska or another U.S. state required
• Direct hire candidates must have applied for an Alaska nursing license before start date; agency staff must have an active Alaska license
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS required or must be obtained within 6 months of hire and maintained biannually
• TNCC preferred and required for Emergency Department nurses
• Clinical Competency assessment required within 3 months and every three years
• High Risk Competency required within 3 months and annually
• High school diploma or equivalent minimum
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs and handle the physical and emotional demands of emergency nursing

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Associate's degree in Nursing, or Nursing Diploma (graduation from an accredited school of nursing)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong patient assessment and medication administration skills
• Emergency nursing and acute care practices
• Proficient nursing documentation and use of electronic medical records
• Infection control and isolation techniques
• Ability to work independently and make sound clinical judgments in emergent situations
• Supervisory skills for delegating and overseeing support staff
• Familiarity with laws, regulations, and guidelines relevant to hospital and long-term care
• Effective communication and teamwork across disciplines
• Triage and pediatric care experience are beneficial

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus available (amount listed in compensation)
• Relocation assistance available (amount listed in compensation)
• Annual geographic differential pay (amount listed in compensation)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid parental leave
• Short- and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Support for clinical competency and high-risk competency training
• Professional development and educational assistance

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