Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Long-Term Care (LTC)

Location: Seward, AK
Job Type: Travel / Contract [NO BENEFITS]
Shift: Days or Nights (Variable)
Schedule: 4 × 12-hour shifts
Experience Required: Minimum 1 year of Long-Term Care experience

Pay Rates

• Local Candidates: $40–$42/hour, based on experience.
• Travel Candidates: $2,000–$2,100/week, based on experience.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) for a Long-Term Care (LTC) assignment in Seward, Alaska. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of LTC nursing experience, previous travel nursing experience, and an active Alaska nursing license.

The successful candidate will provide quality nursing care to residents, support daily healthcare needs, and help maintain a safe and comfortable care environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to residents in a long-term care setting.
• Monitor residents' health conditions, vital signs, and changes in medical status.
• Administer medications and treatments according to provider orders and facility protocols.
• Assist with resident care planning and implementation.
• Maintain accurate patient records using the ECS charting system.
• Support residents with daily healthcare needs while promoting comfort, dignity, and safety.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, residents, family members, and other healthcare professionals regarding care needs.
• Follow infection control procedures and established facility policies.
• Recognize changes in residents' conditions and report concerns to the appropriate healthcare professionals.
• Float within the nurse's scope of practice to support staffing requirements as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Active Alaska LPN/LVN license in hand.
• Minimum of 1 year of Long-Term Care (LTC) experience.
• Previous travel nursing experience required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to work either day or night shifts, depending on staffing needs at the time of assignment commencement.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and patient care skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the healthcare team and provide compassionate resident care.