Location: Sitka, AK

Start Date: 01-27-2026

End Date: 02-03-2026

Contract Type: Perm

Shift Type: Rotating days and nights, full-time (includes day and night shifts, weekends, holidays and on-call as assigned; exact start/end times vary by schedule)

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 focused 1:1 nursing care during labor — coaching, comfort measures, pain relief and documentation of progress
• Monitor, interpret and document electronic fetal heart rate tracings using current NICHD terminology and perform scheduled NSTs
• Deliver total perioperative care for C-section patients from post-surgical recovery through discharge
• Stabilize and prepare high-risk maternal or neonatal patients for transfer to tertiary care when needed
• Perform neonatal resuscitation and provide newborn care and well-baby checks
• Triage OB calls and unscheduled outpatients to ensure timely, safe care
• Educate and support patients and families on breastfeeding, postpartum care and self-care after discharge
• Lead, delegate and supervise CNAs, techs and support staff during your shift and provide clear shift reports
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to implement and document individualized care plans
• Maintain competency through mandatory training, certification upkeep and participation in departmental meetings

Qualifications

• Current full, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Alaska OR applied for Alaska license prior to start (agency staff must have active Alaska license)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required on hire; ACLS, PALS and NRP must be obtained within 6 months if not current
• One year of clinical nursing experience preferred; prior Labor & Delivery/OB experience preferred
• Ability to respond calmly and effectively in emergencies (trauma, fetal distress, C-section)
• Comfort supervising and delegating to CNAs, LPNs and support staff
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays and on-call as assigned

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Active Registered Nurse licensure (Alaska or applied for prior to start)

Knowledge & Skills

• Nursing assessment and clinical decision-making across lifespan (pediatric, adult, geriatric)
• Medication administration and safe documentation practices (SOAPE/PIER)
• Electronic fetal monitoring (NICHD terminology) and NST performance
• Perioperative C-section care and post-surgical recovery monitoring
• Neonatal resuscitation and newborn care (NRP skills)
• Emergency response skills, including use of defibrillator, suction and EKG monitoring
• Breastfeeding support and patient education techniques
• Strong oral and written communication and interdisciplinary collaboration

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy
• Retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Paid time off to recharge and be your best self
• Paid parental leave to support growing families
• Life insurance plus short- and long-term disability protection
• Relocation assistance and support to help with your move to Sitka
• Licensure assistance and support to get you ready for Alaska practice
• Continuing education and training opportunities to grow your skills
• A supportive team and workplace culture that values YOU

Travel Perks: Explore Sitka, AK

Explore Sitka's stunning coastal scenery and rich cultural heritage during your time off — stroll the Sitka National Historical Park, enjoy wildlife and whale-watching excursions, try local fishing and kayaking, taste fresh Alaskan seafood, and discover Tlingit cultural sites and museums. Small-town Alaskan charm with big outdoor adventure right at your doorstep.

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