Location: Sitka, AK

Start Date: 02-09-2026

End Date: 05-11-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Nights / Variable shifts (specific start and end times not provided) — includes night and variable scheduling with weekend coverage

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $91 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

• Coordinate and deliver high-quality emergency nursing care for patients across the lifespan — from pediatric to geriatric
• Perform thorough nursing assessments and develop individualized plans of care based on acuity and provider orders
• Respond calmly and effectively in emergent situations, initiating life-saving interventions when needed
• Administer medications and therapeutics accurately and document thoroughly in the medical record
• Manage and document patient care using nursing processes, lab and diagnostic data, and interdisciplinary input
• Supervise and delegate to CNAs/Techs, ensuring safe, efficient team-based care
• Educate patients and families about conditions, treatments, and discharge plans to promote healing and healthy outcomes
• Participate in unit-based goals, staff meetings, competencies, and ongoing professional development
• Support infection control practices and safe use of clinical equipment in the ED

Qualifications

• Valid, current, full and unrestricted RN license in the State of Alaska required at time of submission
• BLS and PALS required upon hire; ACLS must be obtained within 6 months of hire
• TNCC/ATCN and NRP certifications expected depending on specialty area (may be required within first 6 months)
• One year of clinical nursing experience preferred; prior ED or emergency nursing experience strongly preferred
• Ability to recognize and respond to emergently ill patients and implement life-saving measures
• Strong communication, delegation and leadership skills; ability to work independently during assigned shift

Education

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN) required to qualify for RN licensure in Alaska
• Education sufficient to obtain a valid, current, full and unrestricted RN license in the State of Alaska

Knowledge & Skills

• Nursing assessment and clinical decision-making for pediatric, adult and geriatric patients
• Emergency response and triage in a fast-paced ED environment
• Medication administration and documentation best practices
• Ventilator management, intubation assistance, arterial line setup and ABG puncture familiarity
• EKG/ECG interpretation and defibrillator use
• Infection control principles and safe use of clinical equipment
• Patient/family education, counseling and discharge planning
• Thorough documentation and charting skills, plus ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and comfortable accommodations while on assignment
• Travel reimbursement so you can focus on patient care, not travel logistics
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help keep your Alaska RN license current
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options to protect you and your family
• Paid Time Off to recharge between shifts and assignments
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Certification support and paid training to keep your skills sharp (ACLS/PALS/TNCC support)
• A supportive team that values YOU — collaborative, encouraging colleagues and leadership
• Referral bonus program for sending great teammates our way
• Professional development opportunities and continuing education support

Travel Perks: Explore Sitka, AK

Sitka is a scenic coastal gem — explore Sitka National Historical Park with its totem poles and coastal trails, enjoy whale watching and kayaking in the protected waters, try world-class fishing and fresh local seafood, hike to scenic overlooks like those near Mount Edgecumbe, and soak up unique Russian-American history and museums. Plenty of outdoor adventures, wildlife viewing, and small-town charm make weekends here memorable.

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