Registered Nurse - Long Term Care

Registered Nurse - Long Term CareLocation: Seward, AKOnsite Flexibility: OnsiteContract DetailsPosition Type: ContractContract Duration: 26 or 13 weeks (traveler's choice)Start: As Soon As PossibleShift / Schedule: 4x12 Variable (or 3x12 Variable - traveler's choice). Note that caregivers are not asked to rotate between night/day shifts (occasional exceptions for urgent staffing needs). Shifts will be either Days or Nights, but dependent on facility needs at time of start date.Work Authorization: Must have AK license in hand. Pending License Accepted: No.Job SummaryThis is a Long Term Care Registered Nurse position at a 40-bed facility in Seward, Alaska. The assignment offers traveler's choice for either 26 or 13 week duration. Previous travel experience is required, and candidates must have an Alaska license in hand prior to start. All clinicians are required to obtain the Alaska Food Worker Certification as a requirement of working in the LTC facility; certification will be obtained during orientation on-site at the facility and does not need to be completed prior to the start date. There is a one-time fee for this certification. The position includes a guaranteed 60 hours per 2 weeks, with the traveler able to be called off for one 12-hour shift per 2 weeks.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide direct patient care in a Long Term Care setting with a 1:20 nurse-to-patient ratioFloat within scope to meet facility needs as requiredMaintain patient charting using the ECS systemWork scheduled shifts (either Days or Nights as determined by facility needs at time of start date) in a 4x12 or 3x12 variable formatComply with facility policies and procedures for Long Term Care nursingEducation RequirementsBLS certification requiredAlaska Food Worker Certification required (to be obtained during on-site orientation; one-time fee applies)Alaska RN license required in hand at startRequired ExperienceMinimum 1 year of Long Term Care experiencePrevious travel nursing experience requiredFirst Timers Accepted: NoRequired SkillsLong Term Care nursing experienceAbility to work variable shift schedulesProficiency with electronic charting systemsWork Environment / Physical RequirementsFacility will arrange a vehicle for traveler use while on assignment (facility-owned vehicle or rental car company vehicle)Vehicle available no earlier than 72 hours before contract begins and not longer than 24 hours after contract endsOnly the traveler is authorized to be the operator of the vehicleTraveler must provide copy of valid driver's license and proof of insurance prior to operating vehicleTraveler's personal vehicle insurance policy must have rental car insurance to cover any accidents/damages to a rental carVehicle provided solely for use around town and should not be taken off-road or outside of 30-mile radius from facilityIf traveler has time off during contract, must turn in vehicle during time off and will be issued a new vehicle upon returnTire chains available for additional cost billed to travelerVehicle must be cleaned before return with a full tank of gasParking is free at facilityMust wear any color scrubsAssignment DetailsRatios: 1:20Years of Experience: 1First Timers Accepted: NoOn-call Required: NoLocals Accepted: No - Candidates' permanent address must be at least 50 miles from facilityGuaranteed Hours: 60 hours per 2 weeks (traveler can be called off for 1, 12-hour shift per 2 weeks)Will float within scope to meet facility needs: YesOpen to accommodating a block schedule: NoRTO (Requested Time Off) RestrictionsNo more than 2 weeks of RTO will be considered for a 26 Week ContractMust be willing to work at least 2 of the 3 major Winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years)Preference is for travelers to be willing/able to work any holidaysAll RTO must be sent with submittalRTO will not be considered if requested after an offer or after signing contractFacility InformationType of Facility: Long Term Care FacilityMagnet/Teaching/Level Trauma: n/aTotal Staffed Beds: 40Scrub Color: AnyCharting System: ECSParking Cost: FreeAbout GTTGTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!Job Number26-03591