Location: Sitka, AK

Start Date: 01-27-2026

End Date: 02-03-2026

Contract Type: Perm

Shift Type: Varies, Full Time (schedule varies by unit; may include days, evenings, nights and weekends as needed)

Bill Rate: $25,000 sign-on; $10,000 relocation

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 compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to patients of all ages in the Emergency Department
• Perform thorough patient assessments, interpret findings, and develop/implement individualized nursing care plans
• Administer medications and therapeutics accurately while monitoring patient responses
• Respond calmly and decisively in emergent situations and initiate life-saving interventions when needed
• Document assessments, interventions and patient progress clearly and completely in the medical record
• Delegate and supervise CNA/Tech staff to ensure safe and efficient patient care
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care and transitions
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments and aftercare to promote positive outcomes
• Participate in unit meetings, quality improvement initiatives and ongoing competency validation

Qualifications

• Current full, unrestricted Registered Nursing (RN) license in Alaska or another U.S. state required (Direct hire applicants must have applied for an Alaska license before start date; agency staff must have an active Alaska license)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required at hire
• ACLS and PALS required within 6 months of hire
• TNCC required for Emergency Department nurses
• Clinical Competency and High Risk Competency to be completed within specified timeframes (per employer policy)
• High school diploma or equivalent required; previous specialty or ED experience preferred (1 year clinical experience preferred)

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Active RN license required (Alaska or other U.S. state)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong patient assessment and triage skills across pediatric, adult and geriatric populations
• Medication administration and knowledge of common pharmaceuticals and their effects
• Proficiency with emergency equipment: defibrillators, EKG monitors, ventilators and specialty sets
• Skills in emergency procedures and interventions (intubation assistance, arterial line setup, chest tube prep, ABG collection)
• Excellent documentation, communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
• Ability to lead, delegate and mentor staff while maintaining accountability for patient care

Benefits

• Generous employer-paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Retirement plan (SEARHC offers retirement benefits)
• Paid time off and paid parental leave to support work-life balance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage and life insurance
• Signing bonus (amount listed in job posting)
• Relocation assistance available (amount listed in job posting)
• Paid training and professional development (certification support: ACLS, PALS, TNCC/ATCN, NRP, Clinical Competency)
• Support for professional advancement within a non-profit health consortium

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