Travel Nurse RN - Long-Term Care in Seward, AK

Registered Nurse (RN) | Long-Term Care
Location: Seward, AK
Agency: Medical Recruitment Strategies
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 3 days
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

LTC RN *PREVIOUS TRAVEL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED *Must have AK license in hand Start Date: ASAP Shift: 4x12 Variable -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. Choice for 26 or 13 week assignment Ratios: 1:20 Years of Experience: 1 First Timers Accepted: No Certs REQ: BLS All caregivers are required to obtain the Alaska Food Worker Certification as a requirement of working in a LTC facility. Clinicans will obtain certification during orientation on-site at the facility. They do not need to complete this prior to their start date. There is a one-time $10 fee for this certification. Skills REQ: LTC Experience Is on-call REQ: No Will the clinician float within scope to meet facility needs?: Yes Open to accommodating a block schedule?: No Locals Accepted: No - Candidates perm address must be at least 50 miles from facility Pending License Accepted: No RTO Restrictions: No more than 2 weeks of RTO will be considered for a 26 Week Contract, Must be willing to work at least 2 of the 3 major Winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years). Preference is for traveler's to be willing/able to work any holidays. All RTO must be sent with submittal. RTO will not be considered if requested after an offer or after signing contract. Guaranteed Hours: 60 Hours per 2 weeks - Traveler can be called off for 1, 12-hour shift per 2 weeks FACILITY INFORMATION Type of Facility: Long Term Care Facility Magnet/Teaching/Level Trauma: n/a Total Staffed Beds: 40 Scrub Color: Any Charting: ECS Parking Cost: Parking is free Facility will arrange for shuttle transportation to and from Anchorage at the start and end of the traveler's contract. There is also a local shuttle in Seward to assist with local transportation. Additional Role Expectations: Provide consistent, compassionate care in accordance with the individualized care plan and facility procedures. Monitor residents, document care accurately, and communicate changes or concerns to the appropriate clinical team member. Candidates should be prepared to collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, maintain professional communication, and follow all applicable patient-safety, infection-prevention, and documentation standards.