Location: Seward, AK

Start Date: 02-03-2026

End Date: 08-04-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Variable schedule (traveler's choice of 4x12 or 3x12) — Day shift: variable days, 07:00 AM - 07:00 PM; Night shift: variable days, 07:00 PM - 07:00 AM NOC; schedule may include weekends as assigned; traveler may be called off one 12-hour shift per 2 weeks (guaranteed 60 hours per 2 weeks).

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 direct care to long term care residents, supporting dignity and comfort
• Assist residents with activities of daily living including bathing, feeding, toileting, and mobility
• Obtain and record vital signs and perform glucose point-of-care testing accurately
• Perform safe patient transfers using proper equipment such as Hoyer and skylifts
• Monitor residents and promptly report changes in condition to the clinical team
• Follow infection control procedures, including donning and removing PPE and isolation precautions
• Chart patient care timely and accurately in the ECS system
• Float within scope to meet facility needs and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team

Qualifications

• Current CNA license (AK CNA may be pending if the Alaska application has already been submitted and documentation provided)
• If AK license is pending: valid CNA license in another state and verification of completion of a formal CNA training program (certificate/transcript)
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of experience in long term care (previous travel experience required)
• Comfort working with geriatric populations including Alzheimer's, dementia, and TBI diagnoses
• Ability to safely perform patient transfers and use lift equipment
• Willingness to work required holiday coverage per facility guidelines and adhere to RTO restrictions

Education

• Completion of a formal CNA training program with certificate or transcript
• High school diploma or GED preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficiency with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and resident assistance
• Accurate measurement and interpretation of vitals, oxygen use, and glucometer testing
• Strong infection control practices and PPE use
• Experience with ECS charting or similar electronic charting systems
• Familiarity with long term care workflows, patient ratios, and geriatric care
• Safe patient handling and transfer techniques (Hoyer and skylifts)
• Effective communication and timely reporting of changes in patient condition

Benefits

• Facility-provided vehicle available for use during the assignment (facility handles rental arrangements)
• Free on-site parking
• Guaranteed hours: 60 hours per 2 weeks for schedule stability
• Licensure-friendly: Alaska CNA license can be pending if application already submitted
• Hands-on experience in long term care with supportive interdisciplinary teams
• Opportunity to gain Alaska travel experience and expand your clinical resume
• Access to facility equipment like Hoyer and skylifts for safe patient handling
• Clear schedule options (4x12 or 3x12) so you can choose a rhythm that fits your life

Travel Perks: Explore Seward, AK

Seward is a spectacular basecamp for outdoor lovers. Explore Kenai Fjords National Park by boat to see tidewater glaciers, whales, otters, and puffins. Hike Exit Glacier for up-close glacier views or tackle the Mt. Marathon trails for epic vistas. Visit the Alaska SeaLife Center to learn about local marine life, join fishing charters or kayak in Resurrection Bay, and enjoy fresh local seafood in town. The Alaska Railroad offers scenic day trips, and winter brings the possibility of Northern Lights viewing — perfect for weekend adventures between shifts.

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