LTC | LPN
$1,400.00 - 1,470.00/week
Location
Address : Seward, AK, 99664
Job Description
LPN Travel Assignment – Long Term Care | Seward, AK (99664)
LPN travel assignment in Seward, AK — Licensed Practical Nurse needed for long-term care; must have recent LTC and travel nursing experience.
Embark on an exciting travel nursing opportunity as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in beautiful Seward, Alaska (99664)! Join a dedicated long-term care team nestled amidst breathtaking mountain vistas and coastal scenery. Seward offers small-town charm, outdoor adventure, and easy access to nature—an ideal destination for career growth and memorable experiences as an Alaska LPN.
Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,400 - $1,470 (competitive travel nursing pay)
- Location: Seward, Alaska (99664) — Alaska nursing jobs, Seward AK long-term care
- Assignment Duration: 13 or 26 weeks (traveler's choice)
- Start Date: April 21, 2026
- Shifts: 12-hour shifts, 4 shifts per week (Days: 07:00-19:30 or Nights: 19:00-07:30; shift assignment to days or nights is determined by facility needs at the time of start date and is not based on traveler preference)
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Setting: Long Term Care Facility (40 beds, adult and geriatric population)
- Patient Ratio: 1:20
- Travel Assignment: On-site only; no local candidates accepted (must live at least 50 miles from facility)
- Facility Perks: Free parking; facility-arranged vehicle for local use during assignment (restrictions apply)
- Job Type: Travel LPN / Travel nursing job – long-term care
Job Requirements / Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year recent Long Term Care (LTC) experience required (long-term care LPN)
- Previous travel nursing experience required (travel LPN)
- Active Alaska LPN license in hand (required at time of submission)
- BLS certification (American Heart Association preferred)
- Willingness to obtain Alaska Food Worker Certification (completed during orientation; $10 fee)
- References: Minimum of 2 supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting
- Must be willing to float within scope to meet facility needs (may float to affiliate hospitals)
- Must be willing to work at least 2 of the 3 major winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's)
- Ability to provide valid driver's license and proof of insurance if accepting facility-provided vehicle (must be at least 25 years old)
- Not accepting first-time travelers or local candidates
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, high-quality care to adult and geriatric residents in a long-term care setting (LPN scope)
- Monitor and document vital signs, administer medications, and manage feeding tubes and Foley catheters
- Perform wound care, respiratory treatments, IV hydration (PRN), and phlebotomy lab draws
- Assist with bathing, mouth care, ambulation, and infection control including isolation precautions/PPE
- Communicate patient status changes to RN/MD and participate in interdisciplinary care team meetings
- Utilize ECS charting system for accurate documentation
- Float within facility or to affiliate hospitals as needed to meet staffing needs
- Adhere to facility policies and participate in orientation and required competency modules
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive weekly pay for travel LPNs
- Facility-arranged vehicle for local use (restrictions apply) and free parking
- Experience Alaska living—outdoor recreation, wildlife viewing, and coastal scenery in Seward
- Opportunity to grow clinical skills in long-term care and expand travel nursing experience
Experience the best of Alaska while advancing your nursing career in Seward. Apply today to join a supportive long-term care team as a travel LPN and make a meaningful impact on resident care. Apply now to be considered for this Seward, AK travel nursing job!
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.