Location: Wrangell, AK

Start Date: 01-27-2026

End Date: 02-03-2026

Contract Type: Perm

Shift Type: Nights, Full Time (night shift; specific start/end times vary)

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 safe, therapeutic nursing care for long-term care residents
• Perform thorough nursing assessments, document findings in the EHR, and update care plans
• Administer medications and therapeutics accurately and monitor resident response
• Provide leadership on shift: delegate, supervise, and support CNAs, LPNs, and techs
• Respond calmly and competently to emergencies and escalate when needed
• Teach and support residents and families; participate in discharge planning and care conferences
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to set goals and ensure continuity of care
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with facility policies, mandatory reporting, and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (BSN, ADN, or Diploma in Nursing)
• Current, full, unrestricted 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 RN license)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) credential
• Clinical Competency and High Risk Competency (required within 3 months of hire; recurring per policy)
• Minimum 1–2 years of nursing experience preferred
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs and meet physical demands of the role

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) OR Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) OR Diploma in Nursing
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong nursing assessment, care planning, and clinical judgment skills
• Medication administration and pharmaceutical knowledge
• Infection control practices and emergency response (AED familiarity)
• EHR documentation proficiency and accurate charting
• Ability to delegate, supervise, and provide constructive feedback
• Excellent verbal and written communication with residents, families, and team members

Benefits

• Generous medical, dental, and vision benefits provided by employer
• Retirement plan with employer contributions
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid parental leave
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance provided by employer
• Signing bonus available
• Relocation assistance available
• Annual geographic differential on top of base pay (details in bill_rate)
• Opportunities for professional development and paid competency training

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