Travel CNA Jobs – Long-Term Care Assignment in Seward, Alaska

Travel CNA job in Seward, Alaska: provide compassionate long-term care to older adults on a 13-week assignment with weekly pay.

Bring dependable, hands-on care to a long-term care community in beautiful Seward, Alaska. This Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) travel assignment is ideal for an experienced caregiver who enjoys supporting older adults and residents with complex cognitive, psychological, and behavioral needs in a close-knit setting. Seward offers breathtaking coastal scenery, mountain views, abundant outdoor recreation, and a welcoming small-town atmosphere.

Why This CNA Travel Assignment Stands Out

• Work with a geriatric population in a long-term care setting serving approximately 40 residents.
• Support residents with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, traumatic brain injury, and psychological or behavioral needs.
• Free parking and local transportation options are available in the Seward area.
• Transportation assistance to and from Anchorage is available at the beginning and end of the assignment.

Travel CNA Job Details

• Assignment Type: CNA travel contract
• Location: Seward, Alaska
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $970-$1,050
• Start Date: October 27, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, with a potential 26-week extension
• Schedule: Four 12-hour shifts per week; assigned day or night schedule
• Shift Designation: 12-hour rotating shift
• Day Shift: 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
• Night Shift: 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:20
• Call: Not required
• Guaranteed Hours: 72 hours per two-week period
• Floating: May float within scope to meet staffing needs, including nearby affiliated facilities
• Charting: Electronic clinical documentation system

Certified Nursing Assistant Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of CNA experience, including recent long-term care experience
• Previous travel assignment experience is required
• Current CNA certification or license in good standing
• Alaska CNA license in hand, or a pending Alaska CNA license application that has already been submitted
• Applicants with a pending Alaska CNA license must provide documentation of application submission, application fee payment, fingerprint submission, educational verification, and license verification
• Applicants with a pending Alaska CNA license must also provide a valid CNA credential from another state and documentation of completion of a formal CNA training program
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Two professional references covering at least six months of CNA experience within the last three years
• Proficiency with electronic charting and standard long-term care documentation
• Ability to obtain Alaska Food Worker Certification during on-site orientation
• Ability to submit all requested time-off and scheduling preferences with the application
• Willingness to work assigned holidays, including a minimum of three of five major winter holidays when scheduled

Travel CNA Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, hands-on care to residents in a long-term care environment.
• Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, showering, grooming, dressing, feeding, oral care, and perineal care.
• Obtain and document vital signs, blood glucose readings, pulse oximetry, and other point-of-care measurements.
• Assist residents with ambulation, safe transfers, turning, repositioning, and pressure injury prevention.
• Provide incontinence care, skin care, linen changes, bed baths, and related personal care services.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment and follow isolation and infection-prevention procedures.
• Operate common long-term care equipment, including Hoyer lifts, sit-to-stand lifts, oxygen equipment, and vital sign machines.
• Recognize and promptly report changes in residents’ conditions to the nursing team.
• Support residents with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, traumatic brain injury, and behavioral or psychological needs.
• Float within the CNA scope of practice when needed to support resident care and facility operations.

Apply now to join this long-term care travel team and experience a rewarding CNA assignment in Seward, Alaska.

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.