Location: Albuquerque, NM

Contract Type: Per-Diem

Shift Type: Days vary, 6:30 PM - 6:30 AM NOC

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $17 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 assist residents with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, toileting, mobility)
• Monitor and document vital signs, intake/output, and patient status accurately and promptly
• Support the rehab team by assisting with mobility programs and therapy activities
• Communicate changes in patient condition to nurses and interdisciplinary team members
• Maintain a safe, clean environment and adhere to infection control standards
• Build trusting relationships with patients and families, offering dignity and respect in every interaction

Qualifications

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification (state-specific registration required)
• Active and up-to-date state registry in New Mexico or ability to obtain
• Comfortable working night shifts and in a rehab/long-term care setting
• Strong communication skills and a team-first attitude
• Willingness to complete facility orientation and any required in-service trainings

Education

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Completion of an approved CNA training program and state certification

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in basic patient care, transfers, and safe lifting techniques
• Able to take and record vital signs and recognize clinical changes
• Familiar with documentation best practices and electronic charting basics
• Knowledgeable about infection control, PPE use, and resident safety
• Teamwork, time management, and the ability to prioritize resident needs

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and comfortable travel accommodations when applicable
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy and supported
• 401K retirement savings options so you can plan ahead
• Life Insurance and disability coverage for peace of mind
• Paid Time Off to recharge and be at your best
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help you stay compliant
• Referral bonus program — share the love (and the perks!)
• A supportive team that values YOU and your contributions

Travel Perks: Explore Albuquerque, NM

Explore Albuquerque: hike the Sandia Mountains or ride the Sandia Peak Tram for stunning sunsets, wander historic Old Town for local shops and New Mexican cuisine, visit the Albuquerque Museum and the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, stroll along the Rio Grande bosque trails, and time your schedule for the iconic Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta if you’re here in October.

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