Location: Anchorage, AK

Start Date: 03-16-2026

End Date: 06-15-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Day (5x8 hours). Primary day shift is 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM; other possible scheduled day shifts include 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, and 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Weekends required: every other weekend or 4 weekend days in a 4-week schedule. Day shift, with occasional floating within case management services to meet facility needs.

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $71 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 patient discharge planning to ensure safe, timely transitions from hospital to home or next level of care
• Conduct utilization review using Milliman Guidelines to support appropriate level-of-care decisions
• Perform needs assessments and order durable medical equipment (DME) as part of individualized plan of care
• Document comprehensive case management activities and outcomes in Epic with accuracy and timeliness
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (therapy, pharmacy, social work, interpretation services) to remove barriers to care
• Provide care coordination across age groups from neonates to geriatrics, tailoring plans to each patient’s needs
• Float within case management services as needed to cover gaps and support department workflow

Qualifications

• AK RN license in hand required for auto-offer (screen for pending license as instructed)
• Minimum of 1 year acute care experience (first timers accepted)
• Epic EMR experience required (Epic hardstop requirement; negotiable for exceptional candidates)
• BLS certification required; ACM (case management) certification preferred
• Experience with utilization review, discharge planning, care coordination, and plan-of-care development
• Willingness to work required weekend rotation (every other weekend or 4 weekend days per 4-week schedule)
• Must be able to float within case management scope to meet facility needs; locals not accepted (permanent address must be at least 50 miles from facility)

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficiency with Epic charting and workflows
• Knowledge of Milliman Guidelines for utilization review
• Strong care coordination and discharge planning skills
• Ability to perform needs assessments and order DME
• Familiarity with CMS regulations and HIPAA compliance
• Comfort working across patient populations: neonates through geriatrics
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and Teams (preferred)
• Effective communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive orientation (24 hours) so you hit the ground running with confidence
• Work at a Magnet, Level II Trauma, USNWR-recognized hospital — great for your resume and professional growth
• Free on-site parking — one less thing to worry about on busy mornings
• Supportive interdisciplinary team including PT, RT, pharmacy, social services and more
• Licensure assistance and screening support to help you get set up in Alaska
• Opportunity to use and build Epic expertise at a major acute hospital
• Flexible shift start times across day shift windows to fit your routine
• A role where your discharge planning and care coordination make a measurable impact on patients' lives

Travel Perks: Explore Anchorage, AK

Anchorage is an outdoor lover’s playground. When you’re off shift, explore the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail for scenic ocean and mountain views, visit the Anchorage Museum and the Alaska Native Heritage Center to soak up culture and history, or take day trips to nearby glaciers, fishing spots, and the stunning Kenai Peninsula. In winter you can chase the Northern Lights, and year-round there are hiking, wildlife viewing, and local seafood dining options to enjoy. Plenty to do for short weekends or longer Alaska adventures.

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