Location: Anchorage, AK

Start Date: 02-02-2026

End Date: 05-04-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 4x10 day shifts, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM (four 10-hour day shifts per week); includes on-call 1 day per week and rotating weekend on-call every 4th/5th weekend (Friday 6:00 PM - Monday 7:30 AM). May include approximately one Saturday per month as part of the scheduled 4 shifts. Day with overnight weekend on-call (day_night).

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $74 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

• Deliver safe, high-quality patient care in the cardiac cath lab for adult and geriatric patients
• Prepare patients and assist with interventional procedures including PCI, stent placement, IABP and Impella insertion, rotablator atherectomy, and pacemaker procedures
• Continuously monitor hemodynamics and dysrhythmias, and intervene promptly using advanced cardiac life support when indicated
• Administer and closely monitor procedural sedation, reversal agents, and emergency medications
• Perform sheath removal and topical hemostasis while monitoring Activated Clotting Time (ACT) and managing post-procedure bleeding risks
• Start and maintain IV access, manage blood product administration, and operate IV infusion pumps
• Document thoroughly and promptly in Epic to ensure continuity of care and regulatory compliance
• Float to EP or IR labs within scope to support department needs and broaden clinical experience
• Participate in on-call rotation and respond to emergent cases across the weekend coverage period
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and support unit workflow

Qualifications

• AK RN license in hand required for auto-offer (pending license accepted during screening but must have license for offer)
• Minimum 2 years of relevant nursing experience (Cath Lab / interventional or comparable)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Experience with cardiac catheterization procedures, interpretation/management of dysrhythmias, and patient monitoring
• Comfortable with on-call responsibilities (1 day/week plus rotating weekend on-call Fri 6:00 PM - Mon 7:30 AM)
• Ability to float to EP and IR labs as needed
• Proficient charting experience with Epic
• Willingness to work a 4x10 day schedule and meet facility travel/contract requirements (locals not accepted; permanent address must be at least 50 miles from facility)

Knowledge & Skills

• Cardiac catheterization and interventional cardiology knowledge (PCI, stents, left/right heart cath)
• Monitoring and management of dysrhythmias and use of antiarrhythmics
• Procedural sedation administration and end-tidal CO2 monitoring
• Sheath removal, topical hemostasis techniques, and ACT monitoring
• Familiarity with advanced devices: Impella, intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), rotablator and other interventional tools
• IV therapy skills including blood product administration and infusion pump management
• Ventilator basics and ability to assist with ventilator management when required
• Infection prevention and isolation precautions in procedural settings
• Comfort with Hybrid OR and interventional radiology work settings

Benefits

• Work at a Magnet-designated, Level II Trauma acute hospital recognized as one of Alaska's best - a great place to grow professionally
• Free parking and provided scrubs so your mornings are a little easier
• 40 hours of orientation to help you get settled and confident in your role
• Epic charting system — join a team using a leading electronic health record
• Supportive interdisciplinary teams including respiratory, pharmacy, PT, and rapid response for excellent clinical collaboration
• Licensure guidance and straightforward onboarding — AK RN license required for auto-offer (pending licenses accepted during screening)
• Travel-friendly support like housing assistance and travel logistics to make relocation smoother
• A culture that values safety, infection prevention, and professional development

Travel Perks: Explore Anchorage, AK

Anchorage is a wonderful base for outdoor adventures and local culture. Explore the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail for scenic walks and wildlife viewing, hike in Chugach State Park, visit the Anchorage Museum and the Alaska Native Heritage Center to learn regional history, or take a day trip to glaciers and the Kenai Peninsula. In winter you may catch the northern lights; in summer enjoy long daylight hours, fishing, kayaking, and nearby ski areas like Girdwood. Plenty of local breweries, fresh seafood, and opportunities for photography, wildlife tours, and guided excursions make Anchorage a great place to live while on assignment.

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