Registered Nurse - LTC

the Client • Seward, AK

6h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a travel Registered Nurse position in a 40-bed Long Term Care facility in Seward, Alaska. The contract is available for either 13 or 26 weeks, at the traveler’s choice. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:20, and the nurse may be asked to float within scope to meet facility needs. The position is onsite and uses the ECS charting system.

The schedule is 4x12 with variable shifts, either days (7:00–19:30) or nights (19:00–7:30), depending on facility needs at the start date. Caregivers are not expected to rotate between day and night shifts, except for occasional urgent staffing needs. Guaranteed hours are 60 per two weeks; the traveler may be called off for one 12-hour shift per two-week period. On-call is not required, and block scheduling is not accommodated.

The facility arranges shuttle transportation between Anchorage and Seward at the beginning and end of the contract, and a local shuttle is available in Seward. Local candidates are not accepted; the candidate’s permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the facility. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• Active Alaska RN license in hand at the time of submission; pending licenses are not accepted.
• BLS certification.
• At least one year of nursing experience.
• Long Term Care experience.
• Previous travel nursing experience; first-time travelers are not accepted.
• Ability to work variable day or night shifts based on facility needs.
• Willingness to float within scope to meet facility needs.
• Permanent address at least 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted.
• Authorization to work for any employer in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Willingness and ability to work any holidays; the facility states this is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide registered nursing care in a Long Term Care facility.
• Float within scope to meet facility needs as required.
• Obtain the Alaska Food Worker Certification during on-site facility orientation; a one-time fee applies.
• Meet facility scheduling requirements, including working at least two of the three major winter holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s.
• Submit all requested time off with the initial submittal; requests made after an offer or contract signing will not be considered.

Benefits

• Facility-arranged shuttle transportation to and from Anchorage at the start and end of the contract.
• Local shuttle transportation in Seward.

What This Job Offers

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