Location: Seward, AK

Start Date: 01-26-2026

End Date: 07-27-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Variable: 4x12 or 3x12 (traveler's choice). Day shift: 07:00 AM - 07:00 PM (12-hour). Night shift: 07:00 PM - 07:00 AM (12-hour). Shifts are scheduled as all days or all nights (occasional exceptions for urgent staffing). Guaranteed 60 hours per 2 weeks. Must be willing to work at least 2 of the 3 major winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's).

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

• Provide compassionate assistance with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting) to maintain patient dignity
• Perform safe patient transfers and ambulation support using skylifts and Hoyer lifts when required
• Obtain and document vital signs (including orthostatic checks), respirations, pulse, and temperatures accurately
• Perform point-of-care glucose testing and operate glucometers safely and effectively
• Chart patient care and assessments in ECS thoroughly and in a timely manner
• Observe, report, and document changes in patient condition to the interdisciplinary team
• Follow infection control procedures, donning and removing PPE and adhering to isolation precautions
• Assist with pressure injury prevention, skin care, and supportive interventions for dementia and geriatric diagnoses

Qualifications

• Active CNA certification OR have already submitted Alaska CNA license application (application documentation required prior to application)
• If AK CNA pending: valid CNA license from another state and verification of completion of a formal CNA training program (certificate or transcript) required
• Minimum 1 year of CNA experience, with demonstrated Long Term Care (LTC) experience
• Previous travel experience required — first-time travelers will not be accepted for this role
• Current BLS certification required
• Ability to work with lifts (Skylifts, Hoyer) and assistive devices
• Must be willing to float within scope to meet facility needs
• If using facility-provided vehicle, must provide valid driver’s license and proof of insurance at time of contract signing

Education

• Completion of a formal CNA training program (CNA certificate or equivalent). Verification required if AK CNA is pending.

Knowledge & Skills

• Comfortable with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and assisting with ambulation
• Skilled in safe patient transfers and use of mechanical lifts
• Proficient in obtaining and interpreting vital signs and pulse oximetry
• Experience with glucometer use and glucose point-of-care testing
• Familiarity with infection control practices, PPE, and isolation precautions
• Experience charting in ECS (electronic charting system)
• Pressure injury prevention and basic wound / skin care knowledge
• Ability to work with geriatric populations including dementia and Alzheimer’s behaviors

Benefits

• Facility-provided vehicle available for local use during the assignment (facility arranges rental or facility-owned vehicle)
• Free parking on site — no hunting for a spot after a long shift
• Licensure support: AK CNA pending accepted if application already submitted; clear guidance on required documentation
• BLS certification required and supported — keep those skills current
• Predictable 12-hour block scheduling so you can plan life (or naps) around work
• A supportive team in a small, close-knit long term care setting where your impact is visible
• Guaranteed hours scheduling (60 hours per 2 weeks) for stability
• Hands-on experience with varied geriatrics cases that grows your clinical confidence

Travel Perks: Explore Seward, AK

Seward is a stunning coastal gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park — think glacier views, whale and sea otter watching, and spectacular boat tours of Resurrection Bay. Hike Exit Glacier for up-close icefield scenery or explore the Alaska SeaLife Center to learn about local marine life. Enjoy fishing charters, kayaking, scenic train rides to Anchorage, and plentiful trails for hiking and wildlife spotting. In short: amazing outdoor adventures and seafood opportunities just a short drive from your assignment.

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