Location: Albuquerque, NM

Start Date: 12-25-2025

End Date: 03-19-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Thursday-Saturday, 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM NOC (12-hour night shifts)

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 hands-on care for residents, supporting activities of daily living
• Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, and mobility with dignity and respect
• Monitor and report changes in resident condition to the nursing team promptly
• Take and document vital signs and routine observations accurately
• Maintain safe, clean care environments and follow infection control protocols
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support individualized care plans

Qualifications

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification; T-CNA accepted where applicable
• Completion of a state-approved CNA training program
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts (Thursday-Saturday) and meet a 13-week travel assignment
• Up-to-date immunizations and TB screening as required by facility
• Willingness to pass background checks and any facility onboarding requirements
• Previous long-term care or rehab experience is a plus

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a state-approved CNA program and current CNA certification (New Mexico)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong resident-centered care and safe transfer/lift techniques
• Comfortable performing ADLs and assisting with mobility
• Accurate vital signs measurement and documentation skills
• Familiarity with infection prevention and standard precautions
• Clear, compassionate communication with residents, families, and team
• Team-oriented mindset with ability to follow care plans and take direction

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and comfortable housing options while on assignment
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy and focused
• Paid Time Off so you can recharge between adventures
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help keep credentials current
• Travel reimbursement and support to make relocation easy
• Life insurance and basic benefits to protect what matters
• A supportive team that values YOU and your contributions
• Referral bonus program to reward teammates who bring talent

Travel Perks: Explore Albuquerque, NM

This is a travel assignment in Albuquerque, a city with a ton to explore on your time off. Hike or ride the tram up Sandia Peak for sweeping desert and mountain views, stroll through historic Old Town for shops and New Mexican cuisine, and visit the Albuquerque BioPark and Rio Grande for relaxed outdoor time. If you love culture, check out local museums and galleries or plan a weekend trip to Santa Fe for arts and great food. For seasonal fun, the city is famous for the Balloon Fiesta—an unforgettable experience if your schedule lines up. Plenty of breweries, scenic drives and trails make Albuquerque a great home base between shifts.

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