Location: Anchorage, AK

Start Date: 03-02-2026

End Date: 06-01-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating night shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (12-hour nights). Includes weekend coverage — required 3 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule. Night shift / rotating schedule (13-week travel assignment).

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $62 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

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered care on a Surgical Progressive Care Unit (PCU) for a telemetry population
• Monitor and interpret cardiac telemetry and respond quickly to changes in patient condition
• Perform post-surgical assessments, ambulation support and ongoing care for surgical patients
• Administer medications and manage non-titratable drips safely and accurately
• Perform procedures such as IV therapy, phlebotomy, NGT and tracheostomy care with competency
• Conduct NIH stroke assessments and participate in stroke-related care protocols
• Document thoroughly and accurately in Epic (EMR) to support continuity of care
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement effective care plans

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure (current, in good standing)
• Minimum 2 years recent RN experience (PCU/Telemetry, progressive care, or similar acute care experience preferred)
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications (required)
• Demonstrated skills in IV therapy, phlebotomy, NGT and tracheostomy care
• Experience with Epic (EMR) preferred
• Familiarity with NIH/stroke care, cardiac monitoring and post-surgical patient management
• Adaptable team player who can work nights and meet weekend coverage requirements

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry monitoring and interpretation
• Epic electronic medical record documentation
• ACLS/BLS emergency response and basic life support skills
• IV therapy, phlebotomy and non-titratable drip management
• Post-surgical nursing care and ambulation protocols
• NIH stroke assessments and neuro care fundamentals
• CIWA protocols and management of withdrawal patients
• Labs, electrolyte replacement and cardiac monitoring practices
• Strong teamwork, adaptability and efficient clinical judgment

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and comfortable short-term housing options to make Anchorage feel like home
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you well cared for
• 401(k) retirement savings plan and financial wellness resources
• Life insurance and disability protection for peace of mind
• Paid time off so you can recharge and explore Alaska on your days off
• Travel reimbursement and paid travel to get you to assignment smoothly
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to make credentialing easier
• Referral bonus program to reward teammates who bring great clinicians onboard
• A supportive team culture that values adaptability, teamwork and your expertise

Travel Perks: Explore Anchorage, AK

Anchorage is an adventure lover’s dream. Enjoy miles of trails like the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail and access to Chugach State Park for hiking, biking and wildlife viewing. Take a day trip to the Kenai Peninsula for fishing or scenic drives along Turnagain Arm, visit the Anchorage Museum and the Alaska Native Heritage Center to learn local culture, or book a glacier or whale-watching cruise from nearby ports. In winter, chase the Northern Lights, try dog sledding, or explore cozy local coffee shops and restaurants between shifts.

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