Location: Brooklyn Park, MD

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift, 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM NOC; exact days of week to be confirmed with scheduler (schedule varies)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $20 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 care to geriatric residents, treating each person with dignity and respect
• Assist residents with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, feeding and mobility
• Monitor and record vital signs, reporting changes to the supervising nurse promptly
• Help with safe transfers and use of assistive devices to reduce fall risk
• Document resident care accurately and timely in the facility records
• Support mealtime needs and ensure comfort and hydration during night hours
• Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary team members and participate in shift handoffs

Qualifications

• Current Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) certification required
• Valid state GNA/CNA license if applicable and ability to meet state requirements
• Current CPR/BLS certification preferred or willing to obtain
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening
• Comfortable working independently overnight and as part of a team
• Previous long-term care or geriatric experience is a plus

Education

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• GNA certification required

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of geriatric care principles and common age-related conditions
• Familiarity with activities of daily living assistance, transfers and safe patient handling
• Basic skills in taking and recording vital signs
• Understanding of infection control and safe hygiene practices
• Strong communication, empathy and observational skills
• Ability to document care accurately in the resident record

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make this contract easy and comfortable
• Medical, dental and vision coverage so you can stay healthy while you care for others
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and share the good vibes
• A supportive team that values you and your contributions every shift
• Access to onboarding and continuing education to grow your skills on the job
• 24/7 recruiter support so you always have someone in your corner

Travel Perks: Explore Brooklyn Park, MD

This travel position places you in the Brooklyn Park / Hammonds Lane area with easy access to Baltimore and Annapolis. Explore Baltimore Inner Harbor attractions like the National Aquarium and historic Fort McHenry, enjoy seafood and crab houses along the Chesapeake Bay, or take a short drive to Annapolis for waterfront parks and charming streets. Outdoor lovers can visit Marshy Point Nature Center nearby, stroll the BWI Trail, or take weekend trips to Washington D.C. for museums and dining. Plenty of local parks, walking trails and regional sights make for fun downtime between shifts.

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