Location: Seward, AK

Start Date: 03-17-2026

End Date: 09-15-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Variable 12-hour shifts (Traveler's choice: 4x12 or 3x12). Day shift: 07:00 AM - 07:00 PM; Night shift: 07:00 PM - 07:00 AM. Variable days, schedule may include weekends; caregiver will work either days or nights (not routinely required to rotate), occasional urgent rotation possible.

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, dressing, feeding, and mobility
• Obtain and document vital signs accurately and report abnormal findings promptly
• Perform glucose point-of-care testing and document results per protocol
• Practice infection control and proper use of PPE to keep residents and staff safe
• Perform safe patient transfers using Hoyer lift and skylifts and follow safe body mechanics
• Provide pressure injury prevention and routine skin care interventions
• Chart care and observations in the ECS system and communicate changes in condition to nursing leadership
• Support residents with dementia, Alzheimer's, TBI, and behavioral needs with compassion and patience
• Float within your scope to meet facility needs and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification or ability to provide valid out-of-state CNA license
• Alaska CNA license pending is acceptable if applicant has already submitted Alaska CNA application and can provide documentation of submission and required verifications
• Completion of a formal CNA training program with certificate or transcript required if AK license is pending
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of CNA experience, with Long Term Care experience required
• Previous travel experience required; first-time travelers not accepted
• Permanent address must be at least 50 miles from facility (locals not accepted)
• Willingness to work at least 2 of the 3 major winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's) and adhere to RTO restrictions
• Valid driver's license and proof of insurance required if accepting facility-provided vehicle

Education

• Completion of an accredited CNA training program (certificate or transcript required)
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) assistance
• Vital signs monitoring including orthostatics and temperature methods
• Glucose point-of-care testing and glucometer use
• Oxygen tank management and pulse oximetry
• Infection control, donning and removing PPE, and isolation precautions
• Safe patient transfers and use of Hoyer/skylift equipment
• Pressure injury prevention and routine skin care
• ECS charting system proficiency and accurate documentation
• Recognizing and reporting changes in patient condition
• Experience caring for geriatric populations, dementia, Alzheimer's, and TBI patients

Benefits

• Generous travel assignment support to help you settle in quickly
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement for required documentation and verifications
• Medical, dental, and vision plan options to keep you healthy
• Supportive team environment where your contributions matter
• Paid time off opportunities so you can recharge between assignments
• Access to facility-provided vehicle during assignment for around-town exploring
• Professional development opportunities and on-the-job learning in LTC
• Dedicated recruiter support and streamlined credentialing for faster starts

Travel Perks: Explore Seward, AK

Seward is a gem on the Kenai Peninsula with plenty to explore on your days off. Take boat tours or wildlife and glacier cruises in Kenai Fjords National Park, visit Exit Glacier for hiking and stunning ice views, and stop by the Alaska SeaLife Center to learn about local marine life. Enjoy fishing, kayaking, and coastal hiking around Resurrection Bay, or take the scenic Alaska Railroad for a day trip toward Anchorage. Local seafood, waterfront trails, and mountain vistas make Seward a great base for outdoor adventures and weekend escapes.

Hashtags

#CNAJobs #SewardAKJobs #TravelCNA #LongTermCareJobs #UHCCareers #HealthcareJobs #GeriatricCare #AlaskaTravel #CNACommunity