Location: Wrangell, AK

Start Date: 01-05-2026

End Date: 04-06-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts, day and night coverage (specific start/end times vary by schedule and will be provided by the facility)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $42 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 compassionate, hands-on nursing care to long-term care residents, supporting both basic and some acute needs
• Perform ADLs including bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding assistance, and ambulation support
• Obtain and record vital signs, pulse oximetry, intake/output and other routine observations
• Assist with patient transfers and safe lifting techniques to maintain resident safety
• Collect and transport specimens and assist with Point of Care testing as directed
• Perform 12-lead ECGs and participate in telemetry monitoring when assigned
• Document resident care accurately and report changes promptly to licensed nursing staff
• Maintain infection control practices and keep resident rooms and common areas clean and safe
• Provide 1:1 observation when needed and assist with resident transport and admissions/transfers
• Participate in cross-training, precepting, and unit performance/process improvement efforts

Qualifications

• Current full, unrestricted CNA license in the state of Alaska (required)
• Current BLS certification (required)
• Must submit two fingerprint cards upon acceptance
• 1 year prior experience as a CNA preferred
• Ability to lift and safely transfer non-ambulatory residents on a regular basis
• Willingness to complete unit-specific courses (e.g., POC/waived testing) and telemetry/ECG training as needed
• Comfortable accepting delegation from licensed nurses and working in a fast-paced environment

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong patient care and communication skills with residents and families
• Proficient in taking and documenting vital signs and observations
• Experience with ADLs, feeding assistance, ambulation and resident hygiene
• Telemetry monitoring and 12-lead ECG acquisition skills or willingness to train
• Point of Care testing and specimen collection competency
• Good infection control practices and safe handling of linens and waste
• Accurate documentation and reporting of abnormal findings to nursing staff
• Team-oriented mindset, flexible cross-training, and willingness to precept others

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to help you settle into beautiful Southeast Alaska
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage so you and your family stay healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life insurance for peace of mind
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement and paid travel to/from assignment
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement (Alaska CNA guidance and fees)
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend, earn rewards
• A supportive, close-knit team that truly values YOU and your care

Travel Perks: Explore Wrangell, AK

Wrangell is a true Alaska gem — expect scenic waterways, world-class fishing and kayaking, abundant wildlife viewing (think whales and bald eagles), and miles of hiking trails and state parks to explore on your days off. Discover local history and culture at the Wrangell Museum and the Chief Shakes Tribal House, take boat trips for bear and salmon viewing at nearby spots, or simply enjoy fresh seafood and small-town hospitality. Perfect for outdoor lovers and anyone who wants an adventurous, nature-filled contract.

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