Location: Sitka, AK

Start Date: 01-27-2026

End Date: 02-03-2026

Contract Type: Perm

Shift Type: Rotating day and night shifts, full-time (Days and Nights; includes weekends, holidays and on-call coverage)

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 — coach, comfort, and intervene as needed
• Monitor, interpret, and document electronic fetal heart tracings using NICHD terminology and perform NSTs
• Deliver post-operative C-section care from recovery through discharge with thorough teaching
• Stabilize and prepare high-risk maternal and neonatal patients for transfer to tertiary care when needed
• Respond calmly and effectively to emergencies, including fetal distress and C-sections
• Perform newborn and well-baby assessments and provide breastfeeding support and consults
• Triage OB phone calls and unscheduled outpatients to ensure safe, timely care
• Supervise and delegate to CNAs and support staff and provide leadership on shift
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient education accurately in the EHR
• Participate in unit goals, staff meetings, and ongoing competency training

Qualifications

• Current, full, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Alaska or another U.S. state (Direct hire must have applied for Alaska license before start)
• BLS required on hire; ACLS, PALS, and NRP required within 6 months if not already held
• One year of clinical nursing experience preferred; prior Labor & Delivery/OB experience preferred
• Ability to work rotating day and night shifts, weekends, holidays, and take assigned on-call duties
• Comfort with peri-operative/post-surgical care, triage, and delegation/supervisory responsibilities
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and ability to function independently during shift

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Current Registered Nurse license required (Alaska or other U.S. state).

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Skilled in electronic fetal monitoring and NICHD terminology interpretation
• Familiarity with neonatal resuscitation and newborn care
• Comfort with C-section post-surgical care and peri-operative nursing
• Competence with cardiac/defibrillator, suction, and EKG equipment
• Medication administration and safe pharmaceutical practices
• Effective oral and written communication and EHR documentation skills
• Ability to teach patients and families and contribute to staff education

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Retirement plan to help you plan for the future
• Paid Time Off to rest, recharge, and enjoy life outside work
• Paid parental leave to support your growing family
• Life insurance and short- & long-term disability for peace of mind
• Professional development and continuing education support to keep your skills current
• Licensure support and resources to help with Alaska nursing requirements
• A supportive team that values your contributions and growth

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