Location: Guilderland, NY

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Per Diem / Open Per Diem — variable, as-needed scheduling (shift times vary based on facility needs)

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, high-quality nursing care to residents in a skilled nursing facility
• Support nursing administration tasks and coordinate care across the interdisciplinary team
• Perform clinical assessments, develop care plans, and monitor resident progress
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and families to optimize resident outcomes
• Ensure compliance with facility policies, infection control, and immunization requirements
• Complete required competency testing and maintain accurate documentation
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance resident care

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Experience in skilled nursing facility (SNF) care or nursing administration preferred
• Willingness to complete Trinity Specialty Specific Competency Testing and other facility competency evaluations
• Ability to pass required screenings: Trinity 10 Panel Drug Screen, fit test, color vision, and health/physical statement
• Up-to-date immunizations or documentation: COVID-19, MMR, Hepatitis B, Influenza, Varicella, Tdap, and TB screening (2-step PPD or IGRA)

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Associate's Degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Knowledge of SNF care practices and nursing administration processes
• Infection prevention and immunization compliance awareness
• Proficient documentation and electronic health record navigation
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to follow competency testing protocols and maintain credentialing requirements

Benefits

• Flexible per diem scheduling so you can pick shifts that actually fit your life
• Supportive team environment where your clinical judgment is respected
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
• Comprehensive onboarding and specialty competency testing support
• Access to employee support resources and peer mentorship
• Paid time for mandatory health and compliance requirements provided
• Recognition programs that celebrate great patient care

Travel Perks: Explore Guilderland, NY

Guilderland sits just west of Albany, giving you easy access to the Capital Region. Explore John Boyd Thacher State Park for scenic overlooks and hiking, wander the Albany Institute of History & Art or the New York State Museum for a culture fix, catch a show at Proctors Theatre in nearby Schenectady, or enjoy day trips to Saratoga Springs and the Hudson Valley for dining, spas, and outdoor adventures. Lake George and the Adirondacks are within driving distance for weekend getaways.

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