Long Term Care Registered Nurse
Valdez, AK
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (LTC) - Valdez, Alaska

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Specialty: Registered Nurse (LTC)
Location: Valdez, Alaska
Facility Type: Long Term Care Facility
Staffed Beds: 21
Charting System: Epic
Parking: Free

Assignment Details

• Start Date: ASAP
• Shift: 3x12 Variable Shift (Days or Nights; no rotation except urgent needs)
• Contract Length: 26 weeks (Traveler's choice between 13 or 26 weeks)
• Patient Ratios: 1:20
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year LTC experience
• First Timers: Not accepted
• Certifications Required: BLS
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Yes, within scope to meet facility needs
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals: Not accepted (must live at least 50 miles from facility)
• Pending License: Accepted if application already submitted
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Little to no RTO; must work holidays; all RTO requests must be submitted with application and approved before offer/contract signing
• Guaranteed Hours: 84 hours per 2 weeks; may be called off for 1 shift per 2 weeks

Housing & Vehicle

• Housing Provided: Yes, typically 1-bedroom apartments

• Housing Availability: Move-in no earlier than 72 hours before contract start; must vacate within 24 hours after contract end

• Pets: Not allowed

• Additional Family: Generally not allowed without approval

• Cleaning: Traveler responsible for cleaning upon departure or fees apply

• Vehicle Provided: Yes, company-owned shared-use vehicle

• Vehicle Use: Available 72 hours before start until 24 hours after end; only traveler may operate; must provide valid driver’s license and insurance proof

• Vehicle Restrictions: Use limited to “around town” within 30-mile radius; no off-road use

• Time Off: Vehicle must be returned during time off and reissued upon return

• Additional Costs: Tire chains available at traveler’s expense

• Vehicle Return: Must be cleaned and have a full tank of gas

Required Documentation & Compliance

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and others as applicable (verify per unit requirements)
• State License verification and NURSYS verification required for RNs
• Other certifications may be required based on specialty and facility

Background Checks

• Background check within 45 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Various state-specific and federal checks including EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Education verification required for all candidates
• Additional state-specific searches for Washington and Oregon placements as applicable

Health Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test (N95 or equivalent) required for travel starts after 2/5/2024
• Immunizations: TDAP, MMR (Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B (or declination), Flu vaccine (seasonal), COVID vaccine or declination
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Respiratory safety clearance for respirator use (annual)

Competencies & Training

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Unit-specific competency exams and skills checklists (updated annually)
• WorkRamp LMS modules required for all caregivers, including core, specialty, and regulatory modules based on region and facility type
• Epic training modules required prior to or shortly after start date

Employment History & References

• Employment application covering at least last 5 years (7 years for APN/subcontractors)
• Minimum of 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment in comparable specialty (6 months for CNAs) within last 3 years

Additional Notes

• Floating policy acknowledgment required; may float to other Providence facilities within reasonable distance
• Locals not accepted; candidate must reside at least 50 miles from facility
• Pending licenses accepted if application submitted prior to start
• Little to no RTO allowed; must be willing to work holidays
• Facility uses Epic for charting
• Housing and vehicle provided with specific usage and cleaning requirements

This position is ideal for experienced LTC RNs who are ready for a travel assignment in Alaska with a long-term care focus, flexible shift options, and comprehensive support including housing and transportation.