Certified Nursing Assistant
Location: Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Days not specified, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM (2nd shift, evening, classified as day shift)
Hours per Week: 40
Candidate Pay Rate: $23 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
- Assist residents with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting with dignity and respect
- Provide compassionate personal care and comfort to support resident well-being
- Take and document vital signs accurately and report any changes to the nursing team
- Support mobility and safe transfers, using proper body mechanics and assistive devices
- Communicate clearly with nurses, therapists and families to ensure coordinated care
- Maintain a safe, clean environment and follow infection control practices
- Document resident care timely and accurately in facility records to keep teams aligned
Qualifications
- Current state Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credential
- Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification preferred or able to obtain
- Proof of required immunizations and TB testing as per facility policy
- Ability to pass background check and drug screen
- Comfortable standing and moving for the full length of the shift
- Previous experience in long-term care or skilled nursing preferred but enthusiastic new grads welcome
Education
- High school diploma or GED
- Completion of an approved state CNA training program
Knowledge & Skills
- Hands-on experience with ADLs, patient hygiene and basic bedside care
- Familiarity with taking and recording vital signs accurately
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for resident-centered care
- Basic understanding of infection control and safety procedures
- Comfortable with electronic charting or willing to learn facility documentation systems
- Team-oriented approach and ability to follow care plans reliably
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend and travel support to help you settle in quickly
- Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy on and off the clock
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to make credential upkeep easy
- Paid time off so you can recharge and come back energized
- Robust onboarding and a supportive team that values your work and growth
- Continuing education opportunities to help you build your skills
- Travel reimbursement and help with local logistics so you can focus on care
- Referral program to reward you for bringing great teammates aboard
Travel Perks: Explore Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
This is a travel assignment in historic Gettysburg. When you’re off shift you can explore Gettysburg National Military Park and the Visitor Center, stroll through the charming downtown with its museums, boutiques and local eateries, and visit the Eisenhower National Historic Site. Enjoy scenic drives and nearby hiking, sample local wineries and breweries, or plan day trips to Harrisburg, Hershey or even Baltimore for a weekend escape. Seasonal events, guided battlefield tours and community festivals make the area an engaging place to spend your contract.
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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