Long-Term Care Registered Nurse
Kodiak, AK
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN) Travel/Contract Position

Location: Kodiak, Alaska
Facility Type: Acute Care Medical Center / Long Term Care Facility / Outpatient
Trauma Level: Level IV Trauma, Critical Access Hospital
Beds: 46 Acute Care, 22 Long Term Care

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (LTC RN)
• Contract Length: 26 weeks (traveler's choice between 13 or 26 weeks)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Shift: 5x8 Variable (either straight days or straight nights; exact shift assigned closer to start date based on staffing needs)
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year
• First Timers Accepted: Yes
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: No
• Floating: Yes, within scope to meet facility needs
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals Accepted: No (candidate’s permanent address must be at least 50 miles from facility)
• Pending License Accepted: No
• Guaranteed Hours: 72 hours per 2 weeks (may be called off for 1 shift per 2 weeks)

Licensure & Certifications

• Alaska RN license required (must have license in hand)
• Required Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Additional certifications may be required based on clinical track (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP, etc.) but BLS is mandatory.

Facility Information

• Charting System: Epic
• Dress Code: Any scrub color or business casual
• Parking: Free

Housing & Vehicle

• Facility provides housing (typically 1-bedroom apartments) and a rental vehicle during the assignment.
• Housing available no earlier than 72 hours before contract start and must be vacated within 24 hours after contract end.
• Pets are not allowed. Housing typically accommodates only the traveler; additional family members require approval.
• Housing must be cleaned upon departure or additional cleaning fees apply.
• Vehicle provided for local use only (within 30-mile radius), not for off-road or extended travel.
• Only the traveler may operate the vehicle; valid driver’s license and insurance proof required.
• Vehicle must be returned clean and with a full tank of gas. Tire chains available at traveler’s expense.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Check: Within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must be updated annually.
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests).
• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO.
• Immunizations & Health Screenings:

  • TDAP (within 10 years or declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (annual updates required)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination (Alaska placements require positive titer and vaccine series)
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or declination (required during flu season)
  • COVID-19 vaccine or declination (required if onsite)
  • Fit Mask test (N95 or equivalent) required for travel starts after 2/5/2024, updated annually
  • Respirator Safety Clearance (RespSafety) required for travel starts after 2/5/2024, updated annually
• References: Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty within last 3 years.
• Employment Application: Must include at least last 5 years of employment with explanations for gaps or overlaps.

Training & Competency

• Completion of required WorkRamp modules prior to start, including:

  • Core modules for caregivers
  • Specialty-specific modules if applicable (e.g., LTC, ER, L&D)
  • Annual regulatory requirements
• Epic training modules required (completion or transcript submission prior to moving to Paid Day Work status)
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests as applicable by specialty
• Skills checklists updated annually for applicable units

Additional Notes

• Floating policy acknowledgment required; may be asked to float to other Providence facilities within reasonable distance.
• Locals are not accepted; candidate must live at least 50 miles away from the facility.
• Housing and vehicle use have strict guidelines and traveler responsibilities.
• All documentation and compliance requirements must be met prior to start.

This position offers a travel contract opportunity for RNs with at least 1 year of experience, licensed in Alaska, to work in a Level IV Trauma, Critical Access hospital with both acute and long-term care beds. The assignment offers flexible contract length options, variable shifts, and includes housing and vehicle provisions. Compliance with extensive health, background, and training requirements is mandatory.