Location: Seward, AK

Start Date: 01-13-2026

End Date: 07-14-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Variable schedule, 4x12 or 3x12 (traveler's choice). Day shift: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Days). Night shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (Nights). Shifts are either Days or Nights (not required to rotate), may include weekends as needed

Hours per Week: 60

Candidate Pay Rate: $34 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

• Assist residents with activities of daily living including bathing, feeding, toileting, and mobility
• Obtain and record vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature, orthostatics) accurately
• Perform safe patient transfers using appropriate equipment such as skylift/Hoyer lifts
• Conduct point-of-care glucose testing and use glucometer accurately
• Monitor oxygen equipment and pulse oximetry and respond to changes in condition
• Chart care, observations and changes in patient condition in ECS in a timely manner
• Follow infection control practices including proper donning and removal of PPE and isolation precautions
• Provide compassionate care for residents with Alzheimer’s, dementia, TBI and behavioral needs

Qualifications

• Current CNA license in another state and proof that Alaska CNA application has been submitted (AK license pending accepted with documentation)
• BLS certification (required)
• Minimum 6 months of long-term care (LTC) experience; previous travel experience required
• Comfortable with resident ratios up to 1:20 on days and 1:10 on nights
• Ability to float within scope to meet facility needs and work weekends as scheduled
• Valid driver’s license and proof of personal auto insurance if using facility rental vehicle

Education

• Completion of a formal CNA training program (certificate or transcript required)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of activities of daily living (ADLs) and safe mobility techniques
• Proficient in obtaining and interpreting vital signs and pulse oximetry
• Experience with glucometer/point-of-care glucose testing
• Familiarity with oxygen tank handling and basic respiratory support equipment
• Skilled in safe patient transfers and use of mechanical lifts (Skylift/Hoyer)
• Infection control and isolation precautions, including proper PPE use
• Comfortable charting in ECS and reporting changes in patient condition

Benefits

• Guaranteed 60 hours per 2 weeks — reliable pay for your time
• Facility-provided vehicle for local use during the assignment (driver must provide valid DL and proof of insurance)
• Free on-site parking
• Choice of 13- or 26-week assignment to fit your plans
• Pending Alaska CNA license accepted if you have already submitted your AK CNA application — we’ll accept your documentation
• Work with a close-knit LTC team caring for geriatrics with dementia and Alzheimer’s — meaningful, hands-on experience
• Charting in ECS — build skills with a common long-term care system
• Opportunity to gain or continue travel experience in a beautiful part of Alaska

Travel Perks: Explore Seward, AK

Seward is a stunning gateway to Alaska’s coastal wilderness. Enjoy day trips to Kenai Fjords National Park for glacier and wildlife boat tours, hike to Exit Glacier, visit the Alaska SeaLife Center, fish or sea kayak in Resurrection Bay, stroll the waterfront and local shops, and experience local festivals and seasonal wildlife viewing. Outdoor lovers will appreciate hiking, birding, fishing, and scenic drives — a great base for adventurous weekends.

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