Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Jobs – Long-Term Care Assignment in Seward, Alaska

Explore a travel LPN job in Seward, Alaska, providing compassionate long-term care nursing to residents in a supportive setting. This 13-week assignment offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference while enjoying life in a scenic coastal community on Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula, known for breathtaking mountain views, abundant wildlife, and outdoor adventures.

Travel LPN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,400-$1,470
• Location: Seward, Alaska
• Healthcare Setting: Long-term care
• Start Date: October 27, 2026
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Four 12-hour shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts
• Shift Options: Day shifts, 7:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m., or night shifts, 7:00 p.m.-7:30 a.m.; nurses are generally assigned to either days or nights based on staffing needs
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:20
• Patient Population: Residents requiring long-term care, including individuals with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, traumatic brain injuries, cognitive impairments, and physical impairments
• Call: Not required
• Floating: May be required within scope of practice to support nearby care needs
• Guaranteed Hours: 60 hours every two weeks, with the possibility of being called off for one 12-hour shift per two-week period

Travel LPN Job Requirements

• Active Alaska LPN or LVN license in hand at the time of submission; compact license must be in hand when applicable
• At least 1 year of recent Licensed Practical Nurse experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• At least 1 year of long-term care nursing experience required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Proficiency with electronic clinical documentation and charting
• Experience caring for residents with complex cognitive, neurological, and physical needs
• Ability to perform patient care tasks within LPN scope of practice and work collaboratively with the healthcare team
• Alaska Food Worker Certification is required for the assignment and may be completed on-site during orientation
• Willingness to work at least two of the major winter holidays, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s

Long-Term Care LPN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to long-term care residents
• Complete admissions, assessments, vital-sign monitoring, and ongoing clinical documentation
• Monitor and communicate changes in resident condition to the appropriate nurse or healthcare provider
• Administer oral, intramuscular, and subcutaneous medications according to orders and scope of practice
• Perform blood glucose monitoring, including use of implanted glucose sensors when applicable
• Provide PEG/G-tube feedings and related tube care
• Provide catheter care, oxygen administration, respiratory treatments, and isolation precautions
• Support wound care, rehabilitation, ambulation, bathing, feeding, and other activities of daily living
• Assist with phlebotomy lab draws, IV hydration as needed, and other approved clinical procedures
• Use patient-care equipment such as lifts, glucose monitors, vital-sign machines, EKG equipment, and mobility aids safely
• Float within scope of practice and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to meet resident and staffing needs

Apply now for this travel LPN opportunity in Seward, Alaska, and join a compassionate long-term care team in a beautiful coastal community.

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.