Location: Anchorage, AK

Start Date: 02-02-2026

End Date: 05-04-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating nights, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM; schedule includes 4 weekend shifts per schedule (12-hour night shifts)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $63 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 safe, compassionate nursing care for post-surgical and general surgery patients on a 17-bed Surgical Care Unit
• Monitor telemetry and cardiac rhythms, respond to changes, and escalate concerns promptly
• Perform and manage procedures such as NG tube care and central line maintenance when indicated
• Document patient care accurately and efficiently in Epic to support continuity and quality
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care, discharge planning, and family communication
• Maintain patient ratios and prioritize workload to deliver excellent patient experience and outcomes
• Adhere to unit policies, support floating when needed, and contribute to a positive team environment

Qualifications

• Current RN with at least 2 years of clinical experience (telemetry/Med-Surg preferred)
• Required: BLS certification
• Proven telemetry monitoring and Med/Surg experience, including post-surgical patient care
• Experience with NG tube care and central line handling
• Familiarity with Epic or similar electronic health record systems
• Comfort working rotating schedules and covering weekend shifts as required

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry rhythm interpretation and cardiac monitoring best practices
• Post-surgical assessment, wound and drain management, and pain control strategies
• NG tube placement/management and central line care protocols
• Strong documentation skills in Epic and clear clinical communication
• Time management, prioritization, and the ability to work within a 1:6 patient ratio
• Teamwork, adaptability for floating to like units, and a patient-centered approach

Benefits

• Supportive travel assignment experience with local onboarding and peer support
• Comprehensive clinical teamwork and mentorship on a well-staffed Surgical Care Unit
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement for required credentials
• Professional development: Epic documentation experience and on-site learning opportunities
• Flexible scheduling practices with clear weekend expectations
• A welcoming team culture that values safety, respect, and your clinical expertise
• Help with local logistics and orientation so you can hit the floor confident and ready

Travel Perks: Explore Anchorage, AK

Anchorage is an outdoor lover's dream: explore the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail for coastal views and wildlife, hike or snowshoe in Chugach State Park, and visit the Anchorage Museum to soak up local art and history. In season, chase the northern lights or take weekend trips to the scenic Kenai Peninsula for fishing, glaciers and breathtaking vistas. Fresh local seafood, cozy mountain lodges nearby, and easy access to adventure make this a memorable travel assignment.

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