Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Contract Type: Per-Diem

Shift Type: Per diem (as scheduled), 6:30 PM - 6:30 AM NOC

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $18 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 compassionate direct patient care and support activities of daily living
• Assist patients with bathing, dressing, mobility, and toileting while preserving dignity
• Monitor and record vital signs, intake/output, and report changes to the RN
• Perform accurate and timely documentation in the patient record
• Maintain a safe, clean environment and follow infection control protocols
• Support mobility and fall-prevention efforts, using proper body mechanics
• Communicate clearly and professionally with patients, families, and the care team
• Participate in shift handoffs and contribute to a coordinated plan of care

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification (Certified Nursing Assistant) — required
• Active or eligible for New Mexico CNA licensure
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred or willing to obtain
• Comfort working overnight shifts and providing hands-on patient care
• Strong communication skills, reliability, and a team-oriented attitude
• Ability to pass facility background checks and required onboarding

Education

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Completion of an accredited CNA program and current certification

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in patient hygiene, ADLs, and mobility assistance
• Proper technique for taking and recording vital signs
• Knowledge of infection control and basic safety procedures
• Familiarity with documentation best practices and electronic health records
• Ability to work calmly in fast-paced clinical settings
• Teamwork, empathy, and professional communication

Benefits

• Flexible per diem scheduling so you can work when it fits your life
• A supportive team that values YOU and your bedside skills
• Paid onboarding and help with credentialing to get you started quickly
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional growth
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement when applicable
• Recognition programs and a culture that celebrates caregivers
• Travel reimbursement when applicable and help coordinating assignments
• Work-life friendly options — pick up shifts when you want extra hours

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