Location: Sitka, AK

Start Date: 01-27-2026

End Date: 02-03-2026

Contract Type: Perm

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

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 nursing assessments and develop individualized care plans
• Provide 1:1 labor support, coaching, comfort measures, and pain management
• Monitor and interpret electronic fetal heart rate tracings using NICHD terminology
• Conduct and document Non-Stress Tests (NSTs) and respond to fetal distress
• Provide perioperative and post-surgical care for C-section patients from recovery to discharge
• Stabilize high-risk maternal and neonatal patients and coordinate transfer to tertiary care when needed
• Administer medications and therapeutics accurately and safely
• Triage OB phone calls and unscheduled outpatients to ensure timely, safe care
• Offer breastfeeding support and patient education to promote successful outcomes
• Lead, delegate, and supervise CNA/LPN/tech staff during your shift
• Maintain clear, accurate documentation and communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team
• Participate in continuing education, department meetings, and competency maintenance

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 OB/Labor & Delivery experience preferred
• Comfortable providing perioperative C-section care, neonatal care, and postpartum nursing
• Ability to respond calmly and make sound clinical judgments in emergencies
• Strong communication skills and the ability to teach and support patients and families
• Willingness to take on-call shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays as assigned

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Current RN licensure (implies completion of accredited nursing education program)

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in patient assessment, documentation, and the nursing process
• Proficient in electronic fetal monitoring and NICHD terminology
• Knowledgeable about ACOG standards of care for obstetrics
• Familiar with neonatal resuscitation principles and newborn care
• Competent with common clinical equipment (defibrillator, suction, EKG, etc.)
• Able to recognize adverse signs promptly and initiate appropriate interventions
• Experience with triage, stabilization, and transfer processes for higher-level care

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Retirement plan to help you plan for the future
• Paid time off so you can recharge and explore Alaska
• Paid parental leave to support growing families
• Life insurance and long- and short-term disability for peace of mind
• Opportunities for continuing education and training to keep your skills sharp
• A supportive team environment with mentorship and professional growth
• Comprehensive benefits package through a nonprofit health consortium

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