LPN Long Term Care
Seward, Alaska
Providence Seward Medical and Care Center

LVN / LPN Travel/Contract Job in Seward, Alaska

Position Details

• Specialty: LVN / LPN
• Location: Seward, Alaska
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Facility Type: Long Term Care Facility
• Total Staffed Beds: 40
• Shift: 4x12 Variable or 3x12 Variable (traveler's choice)

  • Shifts are either Days or Nights; no regular rotation between shifts except for urgent staffing needs.
• Patient Ratio: 1:20
• Contract Length: 26 weeks (traveler's choice between 13 or 26 weeks)
• Guaranteed Hours: 60 hours per 2 weeks (traveler can be called off for 1 shift per 2 weeks)
• Floating: Clinician may float within scope to meet facility needs.
• On-call: Not required.
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated.
• Locals: Not accepted (candidate's permanent address must be at least 50 miles from facility).
• Pending License: Not accepted.
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: No more than 2 weeks of RTO 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.

Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum 1 year in specialty (LTC experience required).
• Prior Travel Experience: Required (first-time travelers not accepted).
• Licensure: Must have Alaska license in hand.
• Certifications Required: BLS (Basic Life Support).
• Skills Required: Long Term Care (LTC) experience.
• Other: Must be willing to float within scope.

Vehicle Information

• Facility provides a vehicle for use during assignment.
• Vehicle available 72 hours before contract start and must be returned within 24 hours after contract end.
• Only the traveler may operate the vehicle.
• Traveler must provide valid driver's license and proof of insurance with rental car coverage.
• Vehicle use limited to "around town" within a 30-mile radius; no off-road use.
• Vehicle must be returned clean and with a full tank of gas.
• Tire chains available at additional cost.
• Vehicle must be turned in during any time off and reissued upon return.

Facility Information

• Charting System: ECS
• Scrub Color: Any
• Parking: Free

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background Check: Within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must be updated annually.
• Education Verification: Required for nursing degree.
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment within last 3 years in comparable specialty/setting. First-time travelers not accepted.
• Employment Application: Must include at least last 5 years of employment with month/year format; no "current" or "present" entries.
• Skills Checklist: Required and must be updated annually.
• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO; must indicate fitness to work.
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start; instant tests not accepted.
• Immunizations and Health Documents:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination)
  • 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
  • Flu vaccine during flu season or declination
  • COVID vaccine or declination
  • Respirator Safety Clearance (annual for travel)
  • Fit Mask test (annual, travel only)
• Certifications: Must have current BLS; ACLS, PALS, NRP, and other certifications as applicable per facility requirements.
• WorkRamp Modules: Required completion of facility and specialty-specific training modules prior to start, including Basics of Trauma Informed Care for this facility.
• Other: Must complete Providence float policy acknowledgment (may be required to float to other Providence facilities nearby).

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be willing to work major winter holidays.
• No block scheduling available.
• Locals within 50 miles of facility are not eligible.
• First-time travelers are not accepted; prior travel experience is mandatory.
• Vehicle provided but with strict usage guidelines.
• Extensive compliance and documentation requirements must be met prior to start.

This position is ideal for experienced LVN/LPNs with prior travel assignments, Alaska licensure, and LTC experience seeking a long-term care travel contract in Alaska with flexible shift options and comprehensive support.