LTC Registered Nurse
Seward, AK
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Registered Nurse (LTC) - Alaska, Seward

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 26 weeks (traveler's choice between 13 or 26 weeks)
• Shift Options:

  • 4x12 hour variable shifts
  • 3x12 hour variable shifts (traveler's choice)
  • Shifts are either days or nights; no rotation between day/night shifts except for urgent staffing needs
• Hours: 36 hours per week (typically 3 shifts of 12 hours)
• Patient Ratio: 1:20
• Facility Type: Long Term Care (LTC)
• Total Staffed Beds: 40
• Charting System: ECS
• Parking: Free
• Vehicle: Facility provides a vehicle for local use (within 30-mile radius), available 72 hours before and 24 hours after contract; traveler must provide valid driver’s license and insurance; vehicle must be returned clean and with a full tank of gas

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Alaska
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of Long Term Care (LTC) nursing experience within the last year
• Experience in a Long Term Care setting
• One completed travel assignment
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification

Work Conditions & Policies

• On-call: Not required
• Floating: May be required to float within scope to meet facility needs
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals: Not accepted; permanent address must be at least 50 miles from facility
• Request Time Off (RTO):

  • No more than 2 weeks of RTO allowed for 26-week contract
  • Must be willing to work at least 2 of the 3 major winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's)
  • All RTO requests must be submitted with application and prior to offer/contract signing
• Guaranteed Hours: 60 hours per 2 weeks; traveler may be called off for one 12-hour shift per 2 weeks

Orientation & Training

• Alaska Food Worker Certification obtained onsite during orientation
• Annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules required via online LMS
• Badge photo required (passport style with neutral background)

This summary includes all key information relevant to healthcare recruiters and workers considering this LTC RN travel assignment in Alaska.