Location: Seward, AK

Start Date: 01-13-2026

End Date: 07-14-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Variable 12-hour shifts, traveler choice: Day 07:00 AM - 07:00 PM or Night 07:00 PM - 07:00 AM; typical 4x12 (four 12-hour shifts/week) or optional 3x12 (three 12-hour shifts/week); schedule may include weekends as needed, day or night-only shifts (no routine rotation between day/night)

Hours per Week: 36

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, turning, and mobility
• Perform and document vital signs accurately, including orthostatic measurements
• Conduct glucose point-of-care testing and report abnormal results promptly
• Operate and monitor pulse oximetry and oxygen tanks safely
• Perform safe patient transfers using equipment such as Hoyer and skylifts
• Observe and report changes in patient condition to the care team in a timely manner
• Follow infection control practices, including correct donning and removal of PPE and isolation precautions
• Chart thoroughly and accurately in the ECS charting system to support continuity of care

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification (AK CNA license accepted if application has already been submitted with documentation)
• If AK CNA is pending: valid CNA license from another state and verification of completion of a formal CNA training program (certificate or transcript)
• Minimum 1 year of LTC experience required
• Previous travel assignment experience required (first-time travelers not accepted)
• BLS certification required
• Willingness to float within scope to meet facility needs and to work required holiday coverage per contract
• Permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the facility (locals not accepted)

Education

• Completion of an approved CNA training program or equivalent certification

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong skills in assisting with ADLs for adults and geriatrics
• Knowledge of abnormal and normal vital sign parameters
• Proficient with glucometer use and glucose point-of-care testing
• Comfortable using pulse oximetry and managing oxygen tanks
• Experience with safe patient transfers and use of Hoyer and skylift equipment
• Ability to recognize and report changes in patient condition
• Familiarity with ECS charting system or other electronic charting
• Experience caring for patients with Alzheimer’s, dementia, TBI, and behavioral conditions

Benefits

• Guaranteed 60 hours every 2 weeks for reliable income
• Facility-provided vehicle for local use during the assignment (driver's license and proof of insurance required)
• Free on-site parking
• Choice of assignment length: 13- or 26-week contracts to fit your plans
• Licensure flexibility: AK CNA application may be pending if you have already submitted it and provide documentation
• Work in a supportive LTC setting serving geriatrics and complex care patients
• Opportunity to build travel experience and expand your clinical skills in long term care
• Clear scheduling expectations and RTO policy so you can plan your time off

Travel Perks: Explore Seward, AK

Seward sits on the beautiful Kenai Peninsula and is your gateway to stunning Alaskan scenery. Explore Kenai Fjords National Park on wildlife and glacier boat tours, visit Exit Glacier for accessible hiking and glacier views, and stop by the Alaska SeaLife Center to learn about local marine life. Enjoy salmon fishing, kayaking in Resurrection Bay, scenic coastal walks, and local seafood restaurants. Winter brings aurora viewing and crisp snowy landscapes for snowshoeing or quiet nature time. Weekend trips to other Kenai Peninsula highlights are easy and rewarding.

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