Location: Wrangell, AK

Start Date: 03-23-2026

End Date: 06-22-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts (day and night coverage); schedule may include weekends and both day and night shifts as needed

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $84 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

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and implement the nursing process for patients of all ages
• Provide advanced airway management and assist with intubations and emergency procedures
• Administer medications accurately and safely while monitoring patient responses
• Operate and monitor medical equipment including defibrillators, monitors and ventilators
• Document assessments, interventions and patient responses thoroughly and clearly
• Coordinate care with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to ensure safe transitions
• Supervise and delegate tasks to CNA/Tech staff while maintaining accountability for patient care
• Promote infection control practices and patient safety across the unit
• Deliver patient and family education to support discharge planning and recovery
• Respond calmly and effectively to emergent situations, prioritizing patient needs

Qualifications

• Valid, current, full and unrestricted RN license in the State of Alaska (required)
• BLS required upon hire; PALS required upon hire
• ACLS to be obtained within 6 months of hire date
• TNCC/ATCN and NRP certifications as applicable to specialty (preferred/obtainable within 6 months)
• Ability to submit 2 fingerprint cards upon acceptance and documentation of required immunizations (flu vaccination required)
• One year of clinical nursing experience preferred; prior ED specialty experience preferred
• Strong clinical judgment, ability to work independently during a shift, and effective communication skills

Education

• Education sufficient to obtain a valid, current, full and unrestricted RN license in the State of Alaska (e.g., ADN or BSN)

Knowledge & Skills

• Patient assessment across the lifespan (pediatric, adult, geriatric)
• Nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation
• Medication administration and knowledge of common side effects
• Airway management and emergency response skills
• Familiarity with monitoring/operation of defibrillators, monitors and ventilators
• Accurate documentation and electronic charting skills
• Infection control practices and patient safety principles
• Ability to educate patients and families and provide supportive counseling
• Leadership in delegation and supervision of support staff

Benefits

• Generous travel assignment support — we’ll help you get settled so you can focus on patient care
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options to keep you healthy on and off shift
• Paid Time Off so you can recharge between adventures
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help maintain and expand your credentials
• Help with onboarding requirements like fingerprint submission and credential tracking
• Robust orientation and mentorship — you’ll never feel like you’re flying solo
• Opportunities for continuing education and specialty training (ACLS/PALS/TNCC support)
• A supportive team that values your clinical judgment and bedside leadership
• Travel logistics support and local resource guidance throughout your assignment

Travel Perks: Explore Wrangell, AK

Wrangell is a charming Southeast Alaska community with plenty to explore between shifts: enjoy salmon and halibut fishing, scenic boat trips and wildlife viewing, hiking local trails, visiting community museums and totem sites, and experiencing local cultural events. Weekend options include short coastal excursions, kayaking, bird and marine-watching, and easy day trips to neighboring towns for dining and sightseeing.

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