Location: Seward, AK

Start Date: 04-21-2026

End Date: 10-20-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Variable schedule (traveler's choice of 4x12 or 3x12). Day shift: 07:00 AM - 07:30 PM. Night shift: 07:00 PM - 07:30 AM. Shifts are either Days or Nights (travelers are not typically asked to rotate between day/night); specific days of week vary by facility schedule.

Hours per Week: 60

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 including bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, and mobility
• Perform safe patient transfers and use transfer equipment such as hoyers and skylifts
• Obtain and accurately record vital signs and report changes in patient condition promptly
• Perform glucose point-of-care testing and basic monitoring with glucometer and pulse oximetry
• Follow infection control procedures including donning and removing PPE and isolation precautions
• Support pressure injury prevention, skin care, and incontinence care with dignity and respect
• Chart patient care thoroughly in ECS and communicate with the interdisciplinary team to support positive outcomes

Qualifications

• Active CNA license — Alaska CNA license can be pending if the application has already been submitted with documentation
• If AK CNA is pending: valid CNA license in another state and verification of completion of a formal CNA training program (certificate or transcript)
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of LTC or skilled nursing experience; previous travel experience is required (first-timers not accepted)
• Comfort caring for geriatrics, dementia, Alzheimer's, and TBI patients and working with a 1:20 ratio on days
• Willingness to float within scope to meet facility needs and to work at least 2 of the 3 major winter holidays as requested

Education

• Completion of a formal CNA training program (certificate or transcript required)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of activities of daily living support and safe patient handling
• Proficient in obtaining and interpreting vital signs (BP, pulse, respirations, temperature) and orthostatic checks
• Experience with glucometer testing, pulse oximetry, and oxygen tank handling
• Pressure injury prevention and basic wound observation
• Infection control best practices and isolation precautions
• Accurate charting in ECS and clear reporting of patient changes to the care team

Benefits

• Facility-provided vehicle for local use during the assignment (rules apply) — great for weekend exploration
• Free on-site parking at the facility
• On-site Alaska Food Worker Certification provided during orientation
• Guaranteed minimum hours: 72 hours per 2 weeks (with limited call-offs allowed)
• Supportive team environment in a small, close-knit long term care setting
• Help navigating AK CNA licensure (pending licenses accepted if application already submitted)
• Orientation and hands-on onboarding so you feel ready from day one
• Opportunity to grow skills with geriatric, dementia, and TBI populations

Travel Perks: Explore Seward, AK

Seward is a scenic coastal gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park — expect jaw-dropping glacier and wildlife boat tours in Resurrection Bay, easy access to Exit Glacier for hiking and photo ops, and a visit to the Alaska SeaLife Center to learn about local marine life. Enjoy fishing charters, kayaking, abundant birdwatching, and picturesque drives along the Seward Highway to Anchorage. Small-town charm means fresh seafood, cozy cafes, and outdoor adventures within a short drive — perfect for weekends off.

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