Location: Wrangell, AK

Start Date: 01-27-2026

End Date: 02-03-2026

Contract Type: Perm

Shift Type: Night shifts, Full Time (specific start/end times not provided)

Bill Rate: $25K sign-on; $10K relocation; $25K 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

• Provide safe, individualized nursing care for long term care residents using assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Administer medications and therapeutics accurately and document in the EHR
• Lead and delegate to CNAs, LPNs, and ward staff; act as charge RN when assigned
• Perform thorough nursing assessments, admissions, and ongoing reassessments; document findings and progress notes
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate resident care plans
• Provide patient and family education, discharge instructions, and emotional support
• Respond calmly and effectively in emergencies and initiate appropriate interventions
• Participate in unit meetings, in-services, and continuous quality improvement efforts

Qualifications

• Current, full, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Alaska or another U.S. state (Direct hire must have applied for Alaska license before start; agency staff must have active Alaska license)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Clinical Competency assessment required within 3 months of hire and every three years
• High Risk Competency required within 3 months of hire and annually
• Minimum 1-2 years of nursing experience preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Associate's degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma (graduate of an accredited nursing program)

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in patient assessment, care planning, and documentation in EHR
• Knowledgeable about infection control and medication administration
• Comfortable using basic and specialized medical equipment such as AED
• Able to recognize and act on adverse signs and emergency situations
• Strong communication skills for interacting with residents, families, and team members
• Leadership and delegation skills for supervising CNAs, LPNs, and other staff

Benefits

• Generous medical, dental, and vision benefits provided by employer
• Retirement plan (employer-sponsored)
• Paid time off and paid parental leave to support work-life balance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage and life insurance
• Sign-on bonus available for qualified hires (amount in job posting)
• Relocation assistance available for qualified hires
• Annual geographic differential paid on top of base pay
• Ongoing professional development, mandatory training support, and competency programs

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