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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Travel Job – Long-Term Care in Seward, Alaska

Join our healthcare team as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) on a 13-week travel assignment in Seward, Alaska. Make a meaningful impact while providing compassionate long-term care to older adults and patients with complex needs in a scenic coastal community known for mountain views, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming small-town atmosphere.

Travel CNA Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $970–$1,050
• Location: Seward, Alaska
• Assignment Type: 13-week CNA travel assignment
• Start Date: October 27, 2026
• Healthcare Setting: Long-term care
• Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts
• Schedule: Variable day or night shifts; days are generally 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. and nights are generally 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Average Hours: 36 hours per week
• Patient Population: Geriatric patients, including individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, traumatic brain injuries, and behavioral or psychological needs
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:20
• Call: Not required
• Orientation: 40 hours
• Scheduling Notes: Day and night assignments are generally not rotated, although occasional changes may be needed for urgent staffing requirements. Travelers may float within scope to support nearby care needs.

CNA Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of Certified Nursing Assistant experience required
• Previous travel assignment experience required
• Long-term care experience required
• Valid Certified Nursing Assistant credential
• Alaska CNA license in hand, or an Alaska CNA application already submitted with documentation of application submission, fees, fingerprints, educational verification, and license verification
• Applicants using a pending Alaska CNA license must also provide a valid CNA license from another state and verification of completion of a formal CNA training program
• Current BLS certification required
• Ability to perform safe patient transfers, assist with mobility, provide personal care, obtain and document vital signs, use pulse oximetry and glucometers, and recognize and report changes in patient condition
• Comfort caring for older adults and patients requiring dementia, behavioral, incontinence, skin, and pressure-injury prevention support
• Ability to complete required Alaska Food Worker Certification during on-site orientation
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the assignment location; local candidates are not accepted
• Two professional references covering recent CNA experience may be required during the compliance process
• All requested time off and scheduling preferences must be submitted with the application. Holiday availability is strongly preferred.

Certified Nursing Assistant Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, hands-on care to residents in a long-term care environment
• Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, showering, oral care, grooming, dressing, toileting, and incontinence care
• Assist residents with feeding, ambulation, repositioning, transfers, and use of mobility equipment such as Hoyer lifts and skylifts
• Obtain and document temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and blood glucose readings according to established procedures
• Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment by changing linens, providing bed care, and following infection-control and PPE protocols
• Support skin care and pressure-injury prevention measures
• Observe residents for changes in condition and promptly communicate concerns to the nursing team
• Accurately document care and patient observations using the designated electronic charting system
• Collaborate with nurses and interdisciplinary team members to promote resident comfort, dignity, and quality of life
• Float within the CNA scope of practice when needed to help meet patient-care and staffing needs

Apply now for this CNA travel opportunity in Seward, Alaska, and join a dedicated long-term care team serving patients and residents with compassion.

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.