Location: Wrangell, AK

Start Date: 01-27-2026

End Date: 02-03-2026

Contract Type: Perm

Shift Type: Nights, Full Time

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

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 safe, therapeutic nursing care for long-term care residents using strong assessment and clinical judgment
• Administer medications and therapeutics accurately and document thoroughly in the Electronic Health Record
• Lead and supervise CNAs, LPNs, and other unit staff during your shift, ensuring high-quality care and proper delegation
• Develop, implement, and revise individualized nursing care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
• Provide patient and family education, counseling, and discharge planning to promote successful transitions
• Respond calmly and effectively in emergency situations and escalate to management when necessary
• Complete admission assessments, progress notes, and required documentation to maintain continuity of care
• Participate in staff meetings, orientation, in-services, and competency assessments to support unit excellence

Qualifications

• Current full, unrestricted Registered Nurse license (Alaska) or applied for Alaska license prior to start date for direct hires; agency staff must have an active Alaska license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA)
• Clinical Competency assessment required within 3 months of hire and every three years
• High Risk Competency required within 3 months of hire and annually thereafter
• Minimum 1-2 years of nursing experience preferred, ideally in long-term care or related settings
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs and perform required physical duties of the role

Education

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing: BSN, ADN/Associate degree, or Diploma in Nursing
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Knowledge & Skills

• Nursing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation across the lifespan
• Medication administration and knowledge of pharmaceuticals, side effects, and interactions
• Infection control practices and safe use of clinical equipment (AED familiarity)
• Proficient documentation in Electronic Health Records and accurate transcription of physician orders
• Strong oral and written communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
• Leadership, delegation, staff orientation, and conflict de-escalation techniques

Benefits

• Generous medical, dental, and vision coverage provided by employer
• Retirement plan (employer-sponsored) and opportunities for long-term financial planning
• Paid time off and paid parental leave to support work-life balance
• Short-term and long-term disability plus employer-paid life insurance
• Sign-on bonus available (amount listed in job posting)
• Relocation reimbursement available for qualified hires
• Geographic differential (annual) on top of base pay (amount listed in job posting)
• Opportunities for professional development, mandatory competency training, and internal career growth

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