Location: Sitka, AK

Start Date: 05-25-2026

End Date: 08-24-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Tuesday-Friday, four 10-hour day shifts (exact start/end times vary); on-call rotation for nights, holidays and weekends

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $77 per hour

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

• Deliver high-quality perioperative patient care throughout pre-op, intra-op and post-op phases
• Prepare and maintain the operating room environment and sterile field for a variety of elective and emergency cases
• Assist surgical teams across specialties including abdominal, thoracic, urology, ENT, plastic, orthopedics, vascular and OB/GYN
• Anticipate team needs and multi-task efficiently to keep surgical cases moving on schedule
• Provide after-hours on-call coverage for nights, holidays and weekends to ensure continuous OR coverage
• Communicate clearly with patients, families and interdisciplinary teams to promote safe, compassionate care

Qualifications

• Active, full and unrestricted Alaska RN license required at time of submission
• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing (BSN, ADN or Diploma) required
• Minimum 3 years of Operating Room nursing experience
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications required
• Flu vaccination required
• Experience in Critical Access Hospital and/or rural OR settings strongly preferred
• Willingness to complete fingerprinting as part of onboarding and meet start date requirements

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing (BSN, Associate Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing)
• High school diploma or GED

Knowledge & Skills

• Perioperative patient care and sterile technique
• Proficiency across a broad range of surgical specialties: abdominal, thoracic, urology, ENT, plastic, orthopedics, vascular and OB/GYN
• Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced surgical environment
• On-call triage and decision-making for after-hours surgical needs
• Team collaboration, clear communication and patient advocacy

Benefits

• Generous travel assignment support including housing assistance and travel reimbursement
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to make paperwork painless
• Paid Time Off so you can recharge on your days off
• A supportive team that values your skills and growth
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great colleagues

Travel Perks: Explore Sitka, AK

Explore Sitka's scenic wonders during your off-shift hours. Walk the trails and totem paths at Sitka National Historical Park, enjoy wildlife and birdwatching around Sitka Sound, take sea kayaking or fishing excursions, and savor fresh local seafood at waterfront restaurants. Hike nearby Mount Edgecumbe or join boat tours for whale and marine wildlife viewing. Rich local history and cultural sites make for rewarding weekend adventures.

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