About This Position
Join us as a CNA / Nurse Assistant in Seward, AK, on a 26-week travel contract supporting long-term care residents. Choose a day or night schedule and provide compassionate, hands-on care in Seward.
Position Details
- Specialty: CNA
- Unit: Long Term Care CNA
- Contract duration: 26 weeks
- Start date: December 15, 2026
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Shifts: Day, 4x12 hours (07:00–19:30), or night, 4x12 hours (19:00–07:30)
Responsibilities
Support patients with daily care, mobility, comfort, and personal hygiene. Observe and report changes in patient condition, follow infection-control practices, and assist with routine measurements and point-of-care testing.
Requirements
- Certification: BLS
- Charting system experience is required; any charting system is acceptable.
- Patient care skills and knowledge:
- Recognize normal and abnormal vital sign parameters for adults and pediatric patients.
- Perform safe patient transfers.
- Activities of daily living:
- Assist with ambulation and feeding.
- Assist with turning and repositioning.
- Provide bed shampoo, bed baths, shower assistance, and shaving.
- Change occupied and unoccupied bed linens.
- Provide foot care, mouth care, male and female perineal care, and skin care.
- Prevent pressure injuries and provide urine and stool incontinence care.
- Infection control: Don and remove PPE; follow isolation precautions and PPE protocols.
- Equipment: Glucometer, oxygen tanks, and pulse oximetry.
- Procedures: Point-of-care glucose testing; measure blood pressure, including orthostatic readings; obtain respirations and radial pulse; measure temperature orally, rectally, axillary, or tympanically.
- Work settings: Long Term Acute Care (LTAC), long-term care (LTC), and skilled nursing.
- Recording and reporting: Report changes in patient condition.
- Patient populations: Young adults, middle adults, and older adults.
Compensation & Why Quick2Hire
Hourly pay is $31.00–$37.00. Quick2Hire is your staffing partner for this travel CNA contract in Seward, AK. Apply through Quick2Hire to be considered.
This healthcare facility is a cornerstone of medical excellence in the region, offering a comprehensive range of services designed to meet the diverse needs of the community. With a focus on patient-centered care, the facility provides primary care, urgent care, and specialized services such as cardiopulmonary testing, diagnostic imaging, and a state-of-the-art birthing center. The facility's commitment to compassionate care is evident in its extensive behavioral health and chemical dependency programs, ensuring holistic support for patients. Additionally, the presence of the Otto Klein Cancer Center and a robust orthopedics department highlights its dedication to specialized and advanced medical treatments.
Located in the picturesque town of Polson, MT, the facility serves a vibrant community nestled along the shores of Flathead Lake. This location offers healthcare professionals the unique opportunity to work in a serene environment that balances professional growth with quality of life. The facility is part of a not-for-profit Catholic health care ministry, emphasizing its mission to provide accessible, high-quality care while fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture. With a commitment to innovation and community well-being, this healthcare facility is an ideal place for professionals seeking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the natural beauty and recreational opportunities of Montana.
Experience
- At least 0.5 year of experience.
- Experience with patient ratios of 1:10–20.
- Previous travel experience is required.
Benefits
- A dedicated recruiter to support you throughout the assignment.
- Reliable weekly pay.
- Per diem shifts for additional flexibility.
