LTC RN
Seward, AK
Care Career
4x12 hrs, Rotating
Referral Bonus

RN – Long-Term Care (LTC) Job Breakdown

Location: Seward, Alaska Facility Type: Long-Term Care Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: Traveler’s choice of 13 or 26 weeks Shift: 12-hour days (7:00 AM–7:30 PM) or nights (7:00 PM–7:30 AM) 

1. Shift and Schedule

• Four 12-hour shifts per week.
• The traveler will be assigned either day or night shifts based on facility needs at the start date.
• Regular rotation between days and nights is not expected, except for occasional urgent staffing needs.
• No on-call requirement.
• Block scheduling is not available.
• The facility may cancel one 12-hour shift every two weeks.

2. Facility and Patient Details

• Long-term care facility.
• Patient census: 40.
• Patient-to-nurse ratio: 1:20.
• Charting system: ECSP.
• Scrub color: Any, but attire must be clean and presentable.
• Free parking.
• Shuttle transportation is provided to and from Anchorage at the beginning and end of the contract. A local shuttle is also available in Seward.

3. Patient Population The facility cares for patients with:

• Dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
• Traumatic brain injury (TBI).
• Cognitive impairments.
• Physical impairments and paralysis.
• Other long-term care conditions.

4. License and Certifications

• Alaska RN license must be in hand before submission, according to the job description.
• BLS certification is required.
• Previous travel experience is mandatory; first-time travelers are not accepted.
• Alaska Food Worker Certification is required but can be completed during on-site orientation.
• The food worker certification has a one-time $10 fee.

Note: The compliance section mentions a Compact license, while the job description specifies an Alaska license. Confirm the exact license requirement with the account manager.

5. Experience and Required Skills

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience.
• Long-term care (LTC) experience is required.
• Previous travel assignment experience is required.
• Charge nurse experience is preferred.
• LTAC experience is preferred.

Required clinical skills include:

• Accuchecks and implanted glucose sensor management.
• PEG/G-tube feedings.
• Duopa pumps.
• IV hydration as needed.
• Phlebotomy and laboratory draws.
• Peritoneal dialysis-related care, as specified in the job description.
• Respiratory treatments, including nebulizers.
• Wound care.
• Oxygen administration.
• Peripheral line care.
• Isolation precautions and PPE.

Special equipment includes lifts, Sara Steady, glucose monitors, vital-sign machines, pacemaker transmitters, and EKGs.

Important: The supplier specifically warns not to pass candidates who lack the required skills or experience.

6. Holiday Requirements The job description states that the traveler must work at least 2 of the 3 major winter holidays:

• Thanksgiving
• Christmas
• New Year's

However, the compliance section requires 3 of 5 holidays:

• Thanksgiving
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day
• New Year's Eve
• New Year's Day

Confirm the applicable holiday requirement before submission.

7. RTO Policy

• For a 13-week contract, up to 1 week of RTO may be considered.
• For a 26-week contract, up to 2 weeks of RTO may be considered.
• Requests exceeding 7 days may require additional approval and may delay the offer.
• All RTO and scheduling requests must be disclosed at submission.
• RTO requested after an offer or contract signing may not be approved.

8. Radius and Floating Requirements

• Local candidates are not accepted.
• The candidate's permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the facility.
• Floating to nearby sister facilities may be required.
• Refusing to float may result in termination or loss of guaranteed hours.

9. Submission Requirements

• Required license and BLS certification.
• SSN and date of birth, as specified in the compliance requirements.
• Two supervisor references covering one year within the last three years.
• All RTO and scheduling requests disclosed upfront.
• Background issues disclosed before submission.

The candidate must also answer:

“Have you ever worked at a Providence facility as a permanent employee, on a travel contract, or as registry/per-diem? If yes, please provide the location and dates worked.”

Additional rules:

• Only one Providence facility submission is allowed at a time.
• Former Providence staff may return after a three-month break, according to the compliance notes.
• Modules are non-billable and must be completed before the start and during orientation.
• Candidates should not contact facility representatives directly unless an interview has been arranged through the account manager or program manager.