Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse – Long Term Care
Seward, Alaska
Providence Seward Medical and Care Center

Job Opportunity: LVN / LPN - Travel/Contract in Alaska

Location

• City: Seward, Alaska

Job Type

• Travel/Contract assignment

Contract Length

• 26 weeks (traveler's choice between 13 or 26 weeks)

Specialty

• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Shift Details

• 4x12 hour shifts variable or 3x12 hour shifts variable (traveler's choice)
• Shifts are either days or nights; no regular rotation between day/night shifts except for urgent staffing needs

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid LPN / LVN license in Alaska
• Minimum 1 year of Long Term Care (LTC) experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to work at least 2 of the 3 major winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's); preference for willingness to work any holidays
• No more than 2 weeks of time off (RTO) allowed for a 26-week contract
• Candidates must live at least 50 miles from the facility (locals not accepted)
• On-call is not required
• Floating within scope of practice may be required to meet facility needs
• Block scheduling is not accommodated

Work Environment

• Long Term Care Facility with 40 staffed beds
• Patient-to-staff ratio approximately 1:20
• Charting system: ECS
• Parking is free

Vehicle Use

• Facility provides a vehicle for use during the assignment (available 72 hours before start and must be returned within 24 hours after end)
• Only the traveler may operate the vehicle
• Traveler must provide valid driver’s license and proof of insurance including rental car coverage
• Vehicle use limited to within 30-mile radius around the facility; no off-road use
• Vehicle must be cleaned and returned with a full tank of gas
• Tire chains available at traveler’s expense if needed

Required Health and Background Documentation

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years
  • 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
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (instant tests not accepted)
• Respiratory safety clearance for respirator use (annual)
• Fit mask test (annual; completed onsite if no recent record)
• Background check within 45 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within last 3 years (no first-timers accepted)
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years of employment with explanations for gaps or overlaps

Training and Competency Requirements

• Completion of facility and specialty-specific WorkRamp modules annually (including basics of trauma-informed care)
• Medication competency exams as applicable
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Other certifications as required by clinical track (e.g., IV certification, management of assaultive behavior) may be required

This position is ideal for experienced LVN/LPNs with prior travel contract experience who are licensed in Alaska and have LTC experience. The role offers flexible shift options and a supportive environment with provided transportation and comprehensive orientation.