Travel Nurse RN - Long-Term Care - $55 to $64 per hour in Seward, AK

Registered Nurse (RN) | Long-Term Care Location: Seward, AK Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc. Pay: $55 to $64 per hour Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 5/11/2026 About the PositionTravelNurseSource is working with United Health Care Staffing, Inc. to find a qualified Long-Term Care RN in Seward, Alaska, 99664!Registered Nurse - Long Term CareLocation: Seward, AKContract Type: Travel ContractShift Type: Variable 12-hour schedule (traveler's choice of 4x12 or 3x12). Day shift: 07:00 AM - 07:30 PM; Night shift: 07:00 PM - 07:30 AM. Shifts will be either Days or Nights (non-rotating except for occasional urgent staffing needs); days of week vary based on facility needs.Hours per Week: 36Candidate Pay Rate: $64 per hourAbout United Health Care StaffingAt United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.Roles & ResponsibilitiesProvide compassionate, high-quality nursing care to long-term care residents, including adults and geriatrics with dementia, Alzheimer's and other LTC diagnosesAdminister medications, IV therapy and peripheral line care safely and accuratelyPerform assessments and chart comprehensively in the ECS charting systemDeliver specialized care such as G-tube feedings, peritoneal (subcutaneous) dialysis care, wound care and respiratory treatmentsMonitor and manage glucose via accuchecks and implanted glucose sensors, and complete EKGs and pacemaker transmitter checks as neededSafely assist with patient mobility using lifts and established protocolsFloat within clinical scope to meet facility needs and collaborate with social services and interdisciplinary team membersAdhere to isolation precautions and proper PPE practices to maintain a safe care environmentQualificationsActive Alaska RN license in hand (required) — pending licenses are not acceptedMinimum 1 year of clinical nursing experience; demonstrated LTC experience requiredPrevious travel experience required; first-time travelers not acceptedBLS certification required prior to startComfort and competency with a 1:20 patient ratioAbility to float within scope and adapt to facility needsWillingness to work required holiday coverage and follow RTO policy (submit RTO with submittal)If utilizing the facility-provided vehicle: valid driver's license and proof of personal insurance required at contract signingKnowledge & SkillsThorough knowledge of long-term care practices and geriatrics (dementia, Alzheimer's, TBI, cognitive and physical impairments)Proficiency with ECS charting system and accurate documentationSkill in IV therapy, oxygen administration, peripheral line care and medication administrationExperience with phlebotomy, wound care, G-tube feedings and Duopa pump managementComfort delivering respiratory treatments (nebulizers) and basic ventilatory support tasks appropriate to LTCFamiliarity with vital sign machines, glucose monitors, EKGs and pacemaker transmitter useStrong safety practices including isolation precautions and safe patient handlingBenefitsFacility-provided vehicle for local use during your assignment (availability around contract start/end)Free on-site parking and convenient access to the facilityOrientation and on-site support — we help you hit the ground runningLicensure assistance reminders and required local certification (Alaska Food Worker Certification provided during orientation)Travel-friendly schedule options (choose 3x12 or 4x12)A collaborative, interdisciplinary team that values your expertiseOpportunities to expand clinical skills in LTC procedures (wound care, G-tube feedings, peritoneal dialysis, respiratory treatments)Work in a small-staffed facility with meaningful patient relationshipsTravel Perks: Explore Seward, AKSeward is a stunning coastal town and a nature-lover's dream. On your time off explore Kenai Fjords National Park and Exit Glacier, take scenic boat tours or whale-watching trips in Resurrection Bay, visit the Alaska SeaLife Center, enjoy fishing and kayaking opportunities, hike local trails with breathtaking coastal and mountain views, or take a scenic rail or road trip to Anchorage for city amenities. With abundant wildlife, fresh seafood and outdoor adventure at your doorstep, you'll have plenty to do when you're not caring for residents.Apply NowReady to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Long Term Care? Let's get you moving forward!Send your resume call us at today.Hashtags#RegisteredNurseJobs #SewardAKJobs #LongTermCare #TravelNurse #LTCNurse #UHCCareers #RNJobs #HealthcareJobs #NursingOpportunitiesAbout United Health Care Staffing, Inc."Better Pay" and "Zero Headaches" and Ready to love your scrubs again?At United Health Care Staffing, we don't just fill shifts; we fulfill bucket lists. Since 2004, we've been the ultimate career wingman for nurses, therapists, and allied health pros who crave better pay, real flexibility, and zero administrative headaches.We believe you are a human, not just a headcount. Whether you are chasing travel adventures across the U.S. or seeking the perfect local placement, we handle the gritty logistics so you can focus on saving lives (and actually enjoying your days off).Join the team where "Heart meets Tech"—and get the VIP career treatment you deserve.29770267EXPPLAT