CNA / Nurse Assistant - LTC

CNA / Nurse Assistant/LTC

Location: Seward, AK

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract (Travel)
• Contract Duration: 3 months
• Pay Rate: $25.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: 4x12 Variable or 3x12 Variable (traveler's choice). Shifts will be either Days or Nights (dependent on facility needs at time of start date). Note: caregivers are not asked to rotate between night/day shifts (occasional exceptions for urgent staffing needs). Night: 19:00 7:30 / Day: 7:00 19:30.
• Guaranteed Hours: 72 hours per 2 weeks traveler can be called off for 1, 12-hour shift per 2 weeks
• 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.

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Job Summary

This is a travel CNA / Nurse Assistant position in a Long Term Care (LTC) facility in Seward, AK. Previous travel experience is required first-time travelers are not accepted. The facility is a 40-bed Long Term Care Facility. The traveler's choice of a 13-week or 26-week assignment is available. The staffing ratio is 1:20. Local candidates are not accepted the candidate's permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the facility.

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Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a Long Term Care (LTC) facility setting
• Float within scope to meet facility needs as required
• Obtain the Alaska Food Worker Certification as a requirement of working in an LTC facility (certification is completed during on-site orientation; does not need to be completed prior to start date there is a one-time fee for this certification)
• Adhere to staffing ratios of 1:20
• Work Days or Nights as determined by facility needs at time of start date

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Required Skills

• LTC (Long Term Care) experience required
• BLS certification required
• Previous travel assignment experience required

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Education Requirements

• Valid CNA license required
• AK CNA license may be pending, but candidate must have already submitted the Alaska CNA license application in order to apply. If the 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.)

• Candidate must provide documentation of license application that includes: application submittal, application fee paid, fingerprints (FPs) submitted, educational verification submitted, and license verification submitted

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Required Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience required
• Previous travel assignment experience required (first-time travelers not accepted)

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Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Type of Facility: Long Term Care Facility
• Total Staffed Beds: 40
• Charting System: ECS
• Scrub Color: Any
• Parking: Free
• On-call: Not required
• Float within scope to meet facility needs: Yes
• Block schedule: Not accommodated
• COVID-19 vaccination: Not required

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Benefits

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

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Important Notes

Locals Policy: Local candidates are NOT accepted. Candidate's permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the facility.

Pending License: Pending AK CNA license accepted but candidate must have already submitted the Alaska CNA license application prior to applying. If they have not already submitted the application, please redirect. Required documentation must accompany the application (see Education Requirements).

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.

Alaska Food Worker Certification: All caregivers are required to obtain the Alaska Food Worker Certification as a requirement of working in an LTC facility. Clinicians 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 fee for this certification.

Vehicle Information: The facility will arrange a vehicle for the traveler to use while on assignment. The vehicle will either be a facility-owned vehicle rented to the traveler or a vehicle through a rental car company.

• Vehicle will be available for use no earlier than 72 hours before contract begins and not longer than 24 hours after contract ends.
• Only the traveler is authorized to operate the vehicle.
• Traveler must provide a copy of a valid driver's license and proof of insurance prior to operating the vehicle.
• Traveler's personal vehicle insurance policy must have rental car insurance to cover any accidents/damages to a rental car.
• Vehicles for traveler use are provided solely for use "around town" and should not be taken off-road or outside a 30-mile radius from the facility.
• If the traveler has time off during their contract, they must turn in the vehicle during time off and will be issued a new vehicle upon return.
• Tire chains for the vehicle are available at an additional cost billed to the traveler.
• Vehicle must be cleaned before return and returned with a full tank of gas.

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About the Client

Industry: Healthcare / Medical Services Typical Roles: Ultrasound Technician, Speech-Language Pathologist, Allied Health Professionals Work Type: On-site Formatting Notes: Detailed job summaries with clear contract terms, comprehensive skills matrices, specific work environment details including facility type/bed count, on-call requirements explicitly stated, parking and scrub color specifications included Compliance Watch: No visa sponsorship available; work authorization for any U.S. employer required. Travel restrictions (RTO) and locals acceptance vary by position. COVID-19 vaccination status noted where applicable. Special Considerations: High specialization requirements for ultrasound roles (full-body multispecialty technicians); on-call and weekend requirements common; contract durations typically 3 months; specific facility classifications provided (Level IV Trauma Center, NICU); preference for experienced travelers over first-time travelers; GTT is minority-owned staffing partner (Chenega Corporation)

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About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

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Job Number: 26-07620

Industry: Healthcare