Location: Seward, AK

Start Date: 04-21-2026

End Date: 10-20-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Variable 12-hour shifts (traveler's choice): 4x12 or 3x12 options. Day shift: 07:00 AM - 07:30 PM; Night shift: 07:00 PM - 07:30 AM. Shifts will be either Days or Nights depending on facility needs (no routine day/night rotation). Schedule days vary by facility; guaranteed 60 hours per 2 weeks with possibility of being called off for one 12-hour shift per pay period.

Hours per Week: 60

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

• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately to long term care residents
• Monitor and document vital signs, changes in condition, and communicate status to RN or MD
• Provide feeding tube (NG/G-tube) care and enteral feeding management
• Perform Foley catheter insertions and genitourinary care within scope of practice
• Conduct phlebotomy/lab draws and accuchecks/glucose monitoring as needed
• Deliver respiratory treatments and oxygen administration per resident needs
• Apply infection control and isolation precautions to protect residents and staff
• Assist with admissions, ambulation, bathing, mouth care, and activities of daily living
• Chart accurately in ECS and maintain clear communication with the interdisciplinary team
• Float within scope to meet facility needs and support overall patient care

Qualifications

• Active Alaska LVN/LPN license in hand required; pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum 1 year of LTC experience; prior travel nursing experience required
• BLS certification required
• Able to float within scope to meet facility needs
• Must have a permanent address at least 50 miles from the facility (locals not accepted)
• Willingness to work at least two of the three major winter holidays during a 26-week contract
• If using facility rental vehicle, provide valid driver license and proof of insurance at contract signing

Education

• Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse (LVN/LPN) - active Alaska license required
• Vocational nursing diploma or equivalent clinical training

Knowledge & Skills

• Medication administration across routes: oral, IM, SQ, ear/eye drops
• Feeding tube care and management (NG and G-tube)
• Foley catheter insertion and genitourinary care
• Phlebotomy and blood glucose monitoring, including implanted glucose sensors
• Respiratory care: nebulizers, nasal cannula, oxygen delivery
• Wound care and use of lifts and other assistive equipment
• Charting in ECS and clear clinical communication with RN/MD
• Infection control, PPE use, and resident safety practices

Benefits

• Facility-provided vehicle for local use during your assignment
• Free on-site parking at the facility
• On-site orientation and assistance obtaining required Alaska Food Worker certification
• Guaranteed hours each pay period to help you plan your life on assignment
• Supportive interdisciplinary team including social services
• Opportunity to build long-term care skills with diverse geriatrics patients
• Flexible assignment lengths with traveler choice of 13 or 26 weeks
• A welcoming small-team environment where your contributions matter

Travel Perks: Explore Seward, AK

Seward is an outdoor-lover's dream. Explore Kenai Fjords National Park and take wildlife and glacier cruises from Resurrection Bay. Hike to Exit Glacier for up-close ice views, visit the Alaska SeaLife Center to learn about local marine life, and enjoy fishing, kayaking, and scenic coastal trails. The town has charming local eateries with fresh seafood and easy access to stunning mountain and water vistas for weekend adventures.

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