Location: Seward, AK

Start Date: 02-10-2026

End Date: 08-11-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Variable (traveler's choice of 4x12 or 3x12) — Day shifts: 07:00 AM - 07:00 PM; Night shifts (NOC): 07:00 PM - 07:00 AM; Typically 4 twelve-hour shifts per week (days of week vary by facility and will be determined at start)

Hours per Week: 36

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

• Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric residents in a long term care setting
• Administer medications safely and perform vital sign monitoring with accuracy and attention to detail
• Manage feeding tube care (G-tube/NG tube) and perform Foley catheter insertions and maintenance as needed
• Perform phlebotomy, IV hydration prn, respiratory treatments, and basic wound care following facility protocols
• Document care and patient status changes in the ECS charting system and communicate clinical concerns to RN/MD promptly
• Follow infection control and isolation precautions to protect residents and staff
• Assist with admissions, ambulation, bathing, mouth care, and other activities of daily living to support resident dignity and safety
• Float within scope to support facility staffing needs and collaborate with interdisciplinary team including social services

Qualifications

• Valid Alaska LPN/LVN license in hand — absolutely required (no pending licenses)
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of recent Long Term Care (LTC) experience required
• Previous travel experience required — first-time travelers are not accepted for this role
• Comfortable with resident ratios up to 1:20 and able to prioritize care in a busy LTC environment
• Willing to work at least 2 of the 3 major winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's) and adhere to RTO restrictions
• Able to float within scope to meet facility needs
• If accepting facility-provided vehicle, provide valid driver's license and proof of insurance prior to operating

Education

• Graduate of an accredited practical/vocational nursing program
• Active LPN/LVN license (Alaska) required
• BLS certification required

Knowledge & Skills

• Medication administration and accurate charting in ECS
• Vital sign monitoring and assessment
• Feeding tube (G-tube/NG) care and management
• Foley catheter insertion and genitourinary care
• Phlebotomy and IV hydration basics
• Oxygen administration and respiratory treatments (nebulizers, nasal cannula)
• Wound care and basic skin integrity management
• Admission processes, communication of status changes to RN/MD, and isolation precautions
• Experience with geriatric diagnoses such as dementia, Alzheimer’s, TBI, plegia, and cognitive/physical impairments
• Use of lifts and safe patient handling techniques

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and comfortable short-term housing options so you can feel at home while on assignment
• Medical, dental & vision coverage available to keep you and your family healthy
• 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life insurance and basic protections for peace of mind
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Travel support and reimbursement for assignment-related travel
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help you maintain and grow your credentials
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and get rewarded
• A supportive team that values YOU and prioritizes safe staffing and great communication
• Guaranteed scheduling support and a predictable block schedule option (traveler's choice between 13 or 26 week assignment lengths)

Travel Perks: Explore Seward, AK

Explore the stunning Kenai Peninsula while on assignment — enjoy glacier and wildlife cruises in Resurrection Bay, visit Kenai Fjords National Park and Exit Glacier, spot marine wildlife and puffins, try world-class fishing or kayaking, soak up small-town Seward charm and local seafood, visit the Alaska SeaLife Center, hike scenic trails with panoramic views, and (in winter) chase the Northern Lights. Perfect for weekend adventures and nature lovers who want both quiet downtime and outdoor excitement.

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