Location: Seward, AK

Start Date: 05-05-2026

End Date: 11-03-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Variable 12-hour schedules (traveler's choice): Day 07:00 AM - 07:30 PM (4x12 or 3x12) OR Night 07:00 PM - 07:30 AM (4x12 or 3x12). Typically 4 shifts/week (or 3 shifts/week if chosen); includes weekends and requires willingness to cover major winter holidays as noted.

Hours per Week: 60

Candidate Pay Rate: $64 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, skilled nursing care for long term care residents, focusing on dignity and quality of life
• Administer IV therapy and medications safely and document appropriately
• Perform oxygen administration and respiratory treatments as needed
• Maintain and care for peripheral lines and perform phlebotomy when required
• Chart accurately in the ECS system and keep clear, timely patient records
• Follow isolation precautions and proper PPE protocols to protect residents and staff
• Support interdisciplinary care plans and collaborate with social services for holistic patient care
• Float within scope to meet facility needs and support staffing coverage when required

Qualifications

• Active Alaska Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand (required)
• BLS certification (required)
• Minimum 1 year of LTC nursing experience (required)
• Previous travel nurse experience (required)
• First-time travel nurses not accepted for this role
• Permanent address must be at least 50 miles from facility (locals not accepted)
• Pending licenses are not accepted
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance required to operate facility-provided vehicle
• Willingness to work designated holiday coverage and adhere to RTO restrictions

Education

• Active Alaska RN license (required)
• BLS certification (required)
• Alaska Food Worker Certification will be completed onsite during orientation

Knowledge & Skills

• Long Term Care (LTC) clinical skills and resident-focused care
• IV therapy and peripheral line care
• Oxygen administration and basic respiratory treatments (nebulizers)
• Charting in ECS and clear clinical documentation
• Isolation precautions and proper PPE use
• Phlebotomy and point-of-care glucose testing
• G-tube feedings, wound care, and use of lifts/equipment
• Ability to work with dementia, Alzheimer’s, TBI, plegic and other LTC-level diagnoses

Benefits

• Facility-provided vehicle for local use while on assignment (simple and convenient)
• Free on-site parking
• On-site orientation including Alaska Food Worker Certification provided
• Supportive interdisciplinary team with social services backing
• Opportunity to build travel nursing experience in a scenic part of Alaska
• Licensure and credentialing assistance during onboarding
• Access to facility equipment and training (lifts, EKGs, glucose monitors)
• A meaningful role with residents across adult and geriatric populations

Travel Perks: Explore Seward, AK

Seward is a gem on the Kenai Peninsula — when you’re off shift you can explore Kenai Fjords National Park by boat (wildlife and glacier views are unforgettable), hike or visit Exit Glacier, and check out the Alaska SeaLife Center for marine life up close. Fresh seafood, scenic coastal trails, kayaking, fishing charters, and cozy local cafes make for great weekends. If you want a quick city visit, Anchorage is a scenic drive away for extra dining or shopping days.

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