Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Long-Term Care | Seward, Alaska

Join our healthcare team as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) providing compassionate long-term care in Seward, Alaska. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to support residents with complex physical and cognitive needs while enjoying life in a scenic coastal community surrounded by mountains, wildlife, and the natural beauty of the Kenai Peninsula. Work alongside a collaborative care team in a resident-centered skilled nursing environment.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Long-Term Care Registered Nurse (LTC RN)
• Location: Seward, Alaska
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,050-$2,160
• Start Date: October 27, 2026
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Four 12-hour shifts per week; days or nights based on facility needs
• Day Shift: Approximately 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
• Night Shift: Approximately 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
• Schedule: Clinicians are generally assigned to either day or night shifts rather than routinely rotating between them
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:20
• Call: Not required
• Floating: May be required within the nurse’s scope of practice to meet staffing needs
• Guaranteed Hours: 60 hours every two weeks, with the possibility of being called off for one 12-hour shift per two-week period
• Local Candidates: Not eligible; candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the assignment location

Travel RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Alaska; a compact license must be in hand at submission
• At least 1 year of professional nursing experience
• Previous long-term care or skilled nursing experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Experience caring for residents with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, traumatic brain injury, cognitive impairments, physical impairments, and other long-term care needs
• Proficiency with oxygen administration, peripheral line care, and isolation precautions/PPE
• Experience with electronic clinical documentation; familiarity with any charting system is acceptable
• Ability to perform or assist with Accu-Cheks, implanted glucose sensor monitoring, PEG-tube feedings, IV hydration, phlebotomy, respiratory treatments, and wound care
• Ability to obtain the required Alaska Food Worker Certification during on-site orientation
• Willingness to work at least two major winter holidays during the assignment, such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s
• Two professional references covering at least one year of experience within the last three years are required during the compliance process

Long-Term Care RN Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compassionate, and individualized nursing care to residents in a long-term care setting
• Complete nursing assessments, monitor changes in condition, and communicate clinical findings to the interdisciplinary care team
• Administer medications and treatments according to established orders and facility policies
• Provide enteral feedings, IV hydration as needed, respiratory treatments, wound care, and glucose monitoring
• Perform phlebotomy lab draws and provide peripheral line care within scope of practice
• Use lifts, vital-sign equipment, glucose monitors, EKGs, and other supportive equipment safely
• Maintain accurate electronic documentation and follow infection prevention and isolation procedures
• Support residents with activities of daily living while promoting dignity, safety, and quality of life
• Collaborate with nursing assistants, providers, rehabilitation professionals, residents, and families to coordinate care
• Float within scope of practice when needed to support nearby care areas or sister facilities

Apply now for this Alaska travel nursing opportunity and make a meaningful impact as a Long-Term Care Registered Nurse in Seward.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.