Location: Valdez, AK

Start Date: 01-05-2026

End Date: 07-06-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 3x12 Variable shifts — Day 07:00 AM - 07:00 PM or Night 07:00 PM - 07:00 AM; 3 shifts per week (assignment will be either Days or Nights based on facility needs); schedule may include weekends and holiday coverage as required

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $30 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

• Assist residents with activities of daily living including bathing, feeding, grooming, toileting and mobility
• Obtain and accurately record vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature) and report abnormalities
• Perform safe patient transfers and positioning to prevent injury and pressure injuries
• Provide incontinence care, perineal care, mouth care, and skin care with dignity and respect
• Conduct point-of-care glucose testing and pulse oximetry as needed; manage oxygen tanks per facility protocols
• Follow isolation precautions and don/remove PPE correctly to maintain infection control
• Document care and changes in condition promptly and clearly in Epic charting system
• Communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team and escalate changes in patient condition

Qualifications

• Active CNA license OR Alaska CNA license application already submitted (documentation of submission required)
• If AK license is pending: active CNA license in another state AND verification of completion of a formal CNA training program (certificate/transcript) required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of Long Term Care (LTC) experience
• Willingness to work holidays and minimal RTO (time-off requests must be submitted at submittal and pre-approved)
• Candidates must live at least 50 miles from the facility (locals not accepted)
• Travel first-timers are not accepted for this role

Education

• Verification of completion of a formal CNA training program (certificate or transcript required)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong experience with activities of daily living and resident-centered care
• Competent obtaining and interpreting vital signs (including orthostatic BP)
• Safe patient transfer techniques and pressure injury prevention
• Experience with incontinence care, bathing, hygiene assistance and wound prevention practices
• Familiarity with oxygen tanks, pulse oximetry and basic respiratory observations
• Proficiency with glucose point-of-care testing
• Adherence to isolation precautions and correct PPE use
• Accurate charting in Epic and timely reporting of changes in patient condition

Benefits

• Company-provided 1-bedroom housing (available within 72 hours before contract start) — convenient, comfortable travel living
• Facility-arranged shared vehicle for local use during assignment (available same window as housing)
• Guaranteed 84 hours per 2 weeks (with the possibility of being called off for one 12-hour shift per pay period)
• Free parking at the facility — no parking fees to worry about
• Licensure support: pending AK CNA applications accepted if already submitted and documented
• Traveler choice of 13- or 26-week assignments for flexibility
• Work in a small, tight-knit LTC team where your care makes a direct impact

Travel Perks: Explore Valdez, AK

Valdez is a stunning Alaskan gateway — spend days off exploring Prince William Sound by boat, glacier- and wildlife-viewing excursions, and fishing or kayaking adventures. Hike scenic spots like Keystone Canyon and visit Worthington Glacier, take in local history at the Valdez Museum, grab fresh local seafood, or enjoy the dramatic winter outdoor activities around Thompson Pass. Small-town charm, incredible scenery, and outdoor adventures are right outside your door.

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