Location: Wrangell, AK

Start Date: 01-27-2026

End Date: 02-03-2026

Contract Type: Perm

Shift Type: Night shift, full time (exact start/end times not specified)

Bill Rate: $25K sign-on; $10K relocation; $25K annual geographic differential pay (on top of base)

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

• Coordinate and deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients of all ages in the emergency/acute care setting
• Make independent clinical decisions during your shift and escalate complex situations to leadership as needed
• Provide clear, timely documentation and charting in the electronic medical record, including transcribing physician orders
• Supervise, delegate to, and support CNA/Tech staff to ensure safe, efficient patient care
• Perform patient assessments, medication administration, and implement infection control procedures
• Respond calmly and effectively to emergencies and trauma situations, applying critical thinking under pressure
• Maintain clinical supplies and equipment levels and report needs to nursing leadership
• Participate in departmental meetings, training, and quality improvement initiatives to improve patient outcomes

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (BSN, ADN, or Diploma)
• Current full, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Alaska or another U.S. state (agency staff must have active Alaska license; direct hires must have applied for Alaska license before start date)
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS required or must be obtained within 6 months and maintained biannually
• TNCC preferred (required for Emergency Department nurses)
• Clinical Competency (SEARHC) within 3 months of hire and every three years; High Risk Competency within 3 months and annually
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment in emergencies, and supervise team members
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (BSN, ADN, or Diploma)
• High school diploma or equivalent

Knowledge & Skills

• Solid knowledge of nursing/medical practices, documentation standards, and infection control
• Familiarity with acute care and emergency department workflows
• Strong communication, teamwork, and patient advocacy skills
• Experience with medication administration (MAR) and electronic medical records preferred
• Ability to plan, organize, and implement nursing care and department procedures
• Calm, compassionate approach to patients and families under stress

Benefits

• Generous employer-paid medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Retirement plan with employer support
• Paid time off and paid parental leave to support work-life balance
• Short-term and long-term disability plus life insurance
• Sign-on bonus available for qualified hires
• Relocation assistance available for qualified hires
• Annual geographic differential pay (amount varies by role/qualification)
• Professional development support and required clinical competency training

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