Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Start Date: 12-29-2025

End Date: 03-23-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday - Wednesday, 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM (day)

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 direct patient care and assist residents with activities of daily living
• Monitor and record vital signs, reporting changes promptly to the nursing team
• Help with safe transfers, ambulation, and positioning to promote mobility and dignity
• Document patient care accurately and timely to support quality outcomes
• Communicate observations and care needs clearly with nurses and interdisciplinary staff
• Maintain a safe, clean environment and follow infection control practices
• Support residents' emotional needs and encourage independence wherever possible

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification (required)
• T-CNA credential preferred and/or relevant training in long-term care
• Ability to pass background checks and required health screenings
• Comfort working 12+ hour day shifts and collaborating with an on-site care team
• Strong communication skills and a compassionate bedside manner

Education

• Completion of an accredited CNA program or equivalent training; high school diploma or GED preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient with basic patient care tasks: ADLs, bathing, dressing, feeding
• Skilled at taking and documenting vital signs and patient observations
• Knowledge of infection control, safety procedures, and safe patient handling
• Good time management and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced setting
• Team player who communicates clearly with nurses and other caregivers

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to make settling in easy and comfortable
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy on and off shift
• 401K retirement savings plan to help build your future
• Paid Time Off so you can recharge and enjoy New Mexico at your pace
• Travel reimbursement and support to make the logistics simple
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Life Insurance and other protections for peace of mind
• A supportive team that values YOU and celebrates great patient care
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great people on board

Travel Perks: Explore Albuquerque, New Mexico

Explore Albuquerque's highlights on your days off: hike or take the Sandia Peak Tramway for sweeping mountain views, wander the historic Old Town for local shops and Southwestern cuisine, stroll along the Rio Grande and its bosque trails, visit the Albuquerque Biological Park (zoo, aquarium, botanic garden), or plan weekend trips to Santa Fe and Taos for art, culture, and great day hikes. If you time it right, the city also hosts the world-famous Balloon Fiesta each October.

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