Certified Nursing Assistant
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Schedule varies, Night shift, 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM (overnight)
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $21 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 direct patient care and assist with activities of daily living
- Monitor and record vital signs, intake/output, and patient observations accurately
- Assist with mobility, transfers, and positioning to promote patient safety and comfort
- Communicate changes in patient condition to the nursing team and document thoroughly
- Support infection control practices and maintain a clean, safe environment
- Collaborate with nurses, therapists, and support staff to deliver coordinated care
Qualifications
- Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification as required by New Mexico
- Willingness to complete facility onboarding, background check, and drug screen
- Hands-on patient care experience is a plus; eager, compassionate caregivers welcome
- Basic life support (BLS) certification preferred or willingness to obtain
Education
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Current CNA certification required
Knowledge & Skills
- Comfortable assisting with ADLs and personal care
- Basic vital sign assessment and patient observation skills
- Strong verbal communication and teamwork
- Attention to detail for accurate charting and documentation
- Commitment to infection control and patient safety practices
- Ability to manage physical tasks such as transfers and patient handling
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your contract comfortable
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage so you can stay healthy while you care for others
- 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
- Life Insurance to protect what matters most
- Paid Time Off to recharge between assignments
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
- Referral bonus program — bring a friend and both benefit
- A supportive, collaborative team that values your skills and voice
Travel Perks: Explore Albuquerque, New Mexico
As a travel CNA in Albuquerque you can explore the dramatic Sandia Mountains and ride the Sandia Peak Tramway for panoramic views, wander historic Old Town for shops and local flavor, visit the ABQ BioPark (zoo, aquarium, botanical garden), and check out the Petroglyph National Monument. Don’t miss New Mexican cuisine and the world-famous Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta each October. Easy day trips to Santa Fe for art and culture or to Taos for outdoor adventure round out weekends.
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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