Location: Wrangell, AK

Start Date: 01-27-2026

End Date: 02-03-2026

Contract Type: Perm

Shift Type: Night shift, Full Time (Nights; exact start/end times and specific days not provided)

Bill Rate: $25,000 sign-on; $10,000 relocation; $25,000 annual geographic differential (on top of base)

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, individualized nursing care for long-term care residents
• Perform thorough nursing assessments, document findings, and develop/implement care plans
• Accurately administer medications and therapeutics and monitor resident responses
• Provide patient and family teaching to support recovery, coping, and discharge planning
• Lead and supervise CNAs, LPNs, and support staff; assume charge nurse duties when required
• Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary team members and transcribe physician orders
• Respond calmly and competently in emergencies and escalate to management when needed
• Maintain accurate EHR documentation and complete required competency checks and trainings

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: active Alaska license required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Clinical Competency: required within 3 months of hire and every three years
• High Risk Competency: required within 3 months of hire and annually
• High school diploma or equivalent required; nursing diploma, ADN, or BSN required (see Education)
• Minimum 1-2 years of nursing experience preferred
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs and perform physical demands of the role

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN), OR
• Associate's degree in Nursing (ADN), OR
• Diploma in Nursing

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of nursing assessment, care planning, and implementation
• Familiarity with infection control practices and safe medication administration
• Proficiency with Electronic Health Record (EHR) documentation and reporting
• Ability to recognize and respond to adverse signs and emergency situations
• Experience with delegation, supervision, and leading a care team
• Good oral and written communication skills and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Comfortable using basic and specialized medical equipment such as AED

Benefits

• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plan (employer-provided)
• Paid time off and paid parental leave
• Life insurance plus long-term and short-term disability coverage
• Sign-on bonus (amount listed in bill_rate)
• Relocation assistance (amount listed in bill_rate)
• Annual geographic differential (amount listed in bill_rate)
• Paid competency training and ongoing professional development opportunities

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