Location: Anchorage, AK

Start Date: 03-02-2026

End Date: 06-01-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, rotating schedule that includes weekends (required 3 weekend shifts per 4-week period); may include float coverage to related units

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $62 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

• Monitor cardiac telemetry and respond quickly to rhythm changes to keep patients safe
• Perform Q4 full assessments and hourly vitals as required for progressive care
• Provide skilled post-surgical care including ambulation and wound monitoring
• Initiate and manage IV therapy, phlebotomy, NG tube care, and tracheostomy care
• Administer respiratory support including CPAP and high-flow oxygen per protocols
• Manage non-titratable drips (except heparin) and follow unit medication safety policies
• Deliver NIH/stroke assessments and participate in acute stroke care pathways
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient-centered discharge plans

Qualifications

• Active RN license (eligible to work in Alaska)
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience (progressive care/telemetry preferred)
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications (required)
• Comfortable with Epic EMR and telemetry monitoring
• Experience with post-surgical patients, cardiac and neuro care is highly valued
• Ability to adapt, work efficiently in a fast-paced unit, and function well on a team

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry and cardiac monitoring expertise
• Strong patient assessment and clinical judgment skills
• Proficiency with Epic electronic medical record
• IV therapy, phlebotomy, NG tube and tracheostomy care
• Experience with CPAP, high-flow oxygen and non-titratable drips
• Familiarity with NIH stroke assessments, CIWA protocols and electrolyte management
• Ability to prioritize multiple patients with a 4:1 ratio in a PCU setting
• Excellent communication, teamwork and adaptability

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to help you settle into Alaska life
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage so you can focus on patients
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to make state transitions smoother
• Paid time off to recharge after meaningful work
• Professional development and training, including Epic EMR support
• A supportive team that values your skills, input, and well-being
• Flexible scheduling options and opportunities to pick up shifts if you want extra hours
• Licensure, credentialing support and access to clinical resources

Travel Perks: Explore Anchorage, AK

Anchorage is an outdoor lover's playground. Explore the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail for scenic biking and wildlife viewing, hike in Chugach State Park with close-up mountain and glacier views, visit the Anchorage Museum and the Alaska Native Heritage Center to learn local culture, and take weekend trips for glacier cruises, whale watching, world-class fishing, or to see the Northern Lights in season. Day trips to Kenai Fjords and Denali offer unforgettable Alaskan adventures.

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