Location: Seward, AK

Start Date: 01-27-2026

End Date: 07-28-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Variable 12-hour shifts (traveler's choice: 4x12 or 3x12 per week), Day shift 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM or Night shift 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, shifts scheduled as either Days or Nights (not routinely rotated for caregivers), must be able to work at least 2 of the 3 major winter holidays

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $43 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 care to long-term care residents, delivering medication administration and routine assessments
• Perform and document vital sign monitoring and AccuChecks accurately in the ECS charting system
• Manage enteral feeding and G-tube/NG tube care safely and with confidence
• Insert and care for Foley catheters (female/male) and support genitourinary needs
• Administer oxygen, respiratory treatments (nebulizers), and assist with respiratory care plans
• Start/monitor IV hydration and perform phlebotomy lab draws as needed
• Assess, treat and document wounds and perform wound care interventions
• Admit patients, communicate status changes to RN/MD, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team
• Maintain isolation/infection precautions and support a safe environment for vulnerable adults
• Float within scope to meet facility needs and support continuity of care across units

Qualifications

• Active LVN/LPN license — Alaska (AK) nursing license MUST be in hand at time of submission
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• Minimum 1 year of LTC (Long Term Care) nursing experience required
• Previous travel experience required (first-time travelers not accepted)
• Comfort with a 1:20 patient ratio and experience managing care for adults/geriatrics
• Ability to perform Foley catheter insertion (male/female), G-tube care, IV hydration, phlebotomy and wound care
• Willingness to float within scope, work required holidays, and comply with RTO restrictions
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance required if using facility-provided rental vehicle
• Locals not accepted — permanent address must be at least 50 miles from facility

Education

• LPN/LVN license (Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse) required
• Vocational nursing program or equivalent training leading to LPN/LVN licensure

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong Long Term Care clinical skills including medication administration and vital sign monitoring
• Proficient charting in ECS and clear, timely clinical documentation
• Feeding tube and NG/G-tube care and management
• Blood Glucose Monitoring / AccuChecks and experience with implanted glucose sensors (preferred)
• Respiratory care skills: oxygen delivery, nasal cannula, face masks, nebulizer treatments
• IV hydration, phlebotomy, and basic wound care techniques
• Familiarity with lifts, Sara Steady systems, EKGs and pacemaker transmitters
• Excellent communication skills for reporting patient status to RN/MD and working with interdisciplinary teams
• Infection control and isolation precaution procedures

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and comfortable short-term housing options to help you settle in quickly
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy on and off shift
• 401(k) retirement savings plan so you can plan for the future
• Life insurance and basic benefits to protect what matters
• Paid time off to recharge after meaningful work
• Travel reimbursement and facility-arranged vehicle for local use to make your commute easy
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement for required paperwork to help you get started
• Referral bonus program for bringing great colleagues onboard
• A supportive team that values YOU — friendly staff and clinical leadership on site

Travel Perks: Explore Seward, AK

Seward is a scenic gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park — think glacier views, day boat tours in Resurrection Bay, wildlife and whale watching, and the Alaska SeaLife Center for leisurely afternoons. Hike Exit Glacier for up-close glacier access, explore coastal trails, enjoy local fishing and kayaking, and take scenic drives toward Anchorage for broader city amenities. In winter you can chase northern lights and enjoy cozy local eateries and community events — plenty to do on your days off!

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