Certified Nursing Assistant
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Start Date: 01-01-2026
End Date: 03-26-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Thursday-Saturday, 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM (Night / Overnight)
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $19 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 patient care including bathing, feeding, and mobility assistance
- Monitor patients and promptly communicate changes in condition to the nursing team
- Assist with activities of daily living to preserve dignity and comfort
- Document care and observations accurately and timely in the patient record
- Support a safe, clean environment and follow infection control practices
- Collaborate with nurses and interdisciplinary staff to deliver coordinated care
Qualifications
- Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification or T-CNA credential required
- Previous travel CNA experience is a plus and shows adaptability
- Willingness to work overnight shifts (Thursday–Saturday)
- Current BLS/CPR certification preferred or willingness to obtain
- Ability to pass required background checks and meet facility immunization policies
Education
- High school diploma or GED preferred; CNA certification required
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong hands-on clinical skills and comfort with direct patient care
- Excellent communication and teamwork in busy healthcare settings
- Basic charting and documentation skills
- Awareness of infection prevention and patient safety standards
- Adaptability to new facilities and routines as a travel professional
Benefits
- Housing stipend available to make your travel stay comfortable
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you healthy
- 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan ahead
- Life insurance for peace of mind
- Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
- Travel reimbursement and support for travel logistics
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep credentials current
- A supportive team that values YOU and your patient-first mindset
Travel Perks: Explore Albuquerque, New Mexico
Explore Albuquerque between shifts — ride the Sandia Peak Tramway for sweeping mountain views, wander Historic Old Town for shops and Southwestern flavors, hike the trails at Petroglyph National Monument, stroll along the Rio Grande bosque, and check out the ABQ BioPark with its zoo, aquarium, and botanic garden. Weekends offer easy road trips to Santa Fe or Taos for art, culture, and great food.
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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