CNA / Nurse Assistant - LTC

CNA / Nurse Assistant - LTC

Location: Seward, AK

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract (Travel)
• Contract Duration: 6 months
• Pay Rate: $28.00 $32.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: 4x12 Variable Night (19:00 7:30) or Day (7:00 19:30). Caregivers are not asked to rotate between night/day shifts (occasional exceptions for urgent staffing needs). Shifts will be either Days or Nights, dependent on facility needs at time of start date.
• Guaranteed Hours: 72 hours per 2 weeks. Traveler can be called off for 1, 12-hour shift per 2 weeks.
• Travel Requirements: Previous travel experience required. Facility will arrange 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.
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

This is a travel CNA / Nurse Assistant position at a Long Term Care Facility located in Seward, AK. The assignment is available as a Traveler's Choice of 26 or 13 weeks. Previous travel experience is required, and first-time travelers are not accepted. Local candidates are not accepted the candidate's permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the facility. The clinician will float within scope to meet facility needs.

Required Skills

• Long Term Care (LTC) experience required
• BLS certification required
• 1 year of experience required
• Ability and willingness to float within scope to meet facility needs
• Willingness to work holidays preferred; preference given to travelers able to work any holidays

Education Requirements

• Valid CNA license required
• Alaska CNA license: AK CNA license can be pending, but candidate must have already submitted the Alaska CNA license application in order to apply. Candidate must provide documentation of license application that includes: application submittal, application fee paid, fingerprints (FPs) submitted, educational verification submitted, and license verification submitted.
• If AK CNA license is pending, candidate must also submit:

- Valid CNA license in another state - Verification of completion of a formal CNA training program (must be able to provide certificate, transcript, etc.)

• All caregivers are required to obtain the Alaska Food Worker Certification as a requirement of working in a LTC facility. Clinicians will obtain certification during orientation on-site at facility; this does not need to be completed prior to the start date. There is a one-time fee for this certification.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Type of Facility: Long Term Care Facility
• Total Staffed Beds: 40
• Patient Ratio: 1:20
• Charting System: ECS
• Scrub Color: Any
• Parking: Free
• On-call: Not required
• Block schedule: Not accommodated
• COVID-19 vaccination: Not required

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

Important Notes

• Previous travel experience is required. First-time travelers are not accepted.
• Local candidates not accepted. Candidate's permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the facility.
• RTO Restrictions: No more than 2 weeks of RTO will be considered for a 26-week contract. Preference is for travelers 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.
• Pending License: Pending AK CNA license accepted but candidate must have already submitted the application and must provide full documentation as outlined above.
• Alaska Food Worker Certification is required for all caregivers working in LTC facilities. This certification is obtained on-site during orientation; there is a one-time fee associated.

About the Client

This healthcare organization operates a Long Term Care facility in Seward, Alaska, providing skilled nursing and patient care services in a close-knit community setting. With 40 staffed beds, the facility serves patients requiring extended care in a remote Alaskan location and employs CNAs, nurse assistants, and other allied health professionals across its care teams. The facility is part of a healthcare network that arranges transportation logistics including shuttle service to and from Anchorage to support its traveling clinical staff.

About GTT

GTT is an NMSDC-certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) headquartered in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. GTT is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, an Alaska-based company and one of the largest Alaska Native-owned corporations. An Inc. 5000 honoree and one of SIA's Best Staffing Firms to Work For, GTT connects professionals with Fortune 500 organizations across IT, engineering, construction, utilities, life sciences, financial services, and healthcare throughout the U.S. and Canada. We're committed to diverse, inclusive workplaces and to placing people in roles where they can do their best work.

Job Number: 26-17663

Industry: Healthcare