Travel Nurse RN - Long Term Care (LTC) Long Term Care
Seward, AK
Cross Country Nurses
4x12 hrs
Referral Bonus

Job Summary:
Long Term Care Registered Nurse (RN) in Seward, Alaska. This position involves providing comprehensive nursing care in a long term care facility serving adult and geriatric patients. The role requires prior travel experience, Alaska licensure, and flexibility to work rotating shifts on a 12-hour schedule. The assignment is available for either 13 or 26 weeks, with a focus on delivering high-quality patient care in a supportive environment.

Job Details:

• Location: Seward, Alaska
• Schedule: Rotating shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 48 hours per week
• Start Date: 08/25/2026
• Required Qualifications: Valid Alaska State license in hand, 2 years of experience in long term care, BLS certification, and LTC experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Prior long term care experience, trauma level II experience, and community hospital experience.
• Certifications: BLS, Alaska Food Worker Certification (obtained onsite during orientation, one-time fee of $10)
• Skills: LTC experience, oxygen administration, peripheral line care, isolation precautions/PPE, wound care, respiratory treatments, Accuchecks, implanted glucose sensors, PEG tube feedings, Duopa pumps, IV hydration, lab draws, peritoneal dialysis (subcutaneous), vital sign monitoring, pacemaker transmitter, EKGs.
• Floats within scope: Yes, flexible to meet facility needs.
• Additional Information:
  • RTO Restrictions: No more than 2 weeks considered for 26-week contract; no more than 1 week for 13-week contract.
  • Holidays: Must be willing to work at least 2 of the 3 major winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years); RTO requests must be included at submittal.
  • Transportation: Facility arranges rental vehicle; candidate must provide drivers license and proof of insurance. Vehicle use is limited to town and within 30 miles of the facility.
  • Hep B Vaccines: Only Hep B vaccines accepted; documentation required upon signing, or candidate must be willing to receive vaccination.
  • References: Two references covering at least 1 year within the last 3 years, LTC experience preferred.
  • Additional Requirements: Must meet mile radius rule (50 miles from the facility) and submit required documentation within specified timeframes to avoid contract cancellation.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits