Certified Nursing Assistant
Location: Santa Fe, NM
Start Date: 11-26-2025
End Date: 01-20-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Night shift, 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM (overnight)
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $22 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 personal care to residents, ensuring comfort and dignity
- Assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, toileting and mobility
- Monitor and report changes in resident condition promptly to the nursing team
- Document care accurately and timely to support excellent continuity and resident safety
- Support safe transfers and use proper body mechanics to protect residents and yourself
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to deliver person-centered care
Qualifications
- Current CNA certification (Certified Nursing Assistant) required
- T-CNA / Travel CNA credential preferred or equivalent travel documentation
- Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification preferred or willingness to obtain
- Ability to start ASAP — within 2 weeks as noted in the order
- Demonstrated teamwork, strong communication skills, and a caring attitude
- Previous long-term care or med-surgical experience preferred
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Current CNA certification (state-specific) required
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong understanding of resident care and infection control practices
- Comfortable with documentation and basic charting
- Skilled at safe resident transfers and use of assistive devices
- Ability to observe, report and escalate clinical changes
- Good time management, prioritization and teamwork skills
- Cultural sensitivity and respect for resident preferences and dignity
Benefits
- Competitive pay with a traveler-friendly rate
- Generous housing stipend to make your temporary home comfortable
- 36-hour weekly guarantee so you can count on steady income
- Travel reimbursement to help cover your trip to Santa Fe
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
- Medical, dental and vision options to keep you healthy
- Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
- Supportive team environment where your skills truly matter
Travel Perks: Explore Santa Fe, NM
Santa Fe offers an unbeatable mix of culture and outdoors. Explore the historic Santa Fe Plaza and Canyon Road gallery district, sample Southwestern cuisine and chile, visit the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, hike in the Sangre de Cristo foothills or take a day trip to Ski Santa Fe in season. For relaxing weekends, check out local hot springs and nearby pueblos for a true taste of the region.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Certified Nursing Assistant? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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