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GHR HealthcareSeward, AKTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Seward, AK
Job type
Travel
Profession
CNA (Nursing Assistant)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 26, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$28.06
Weekly
$1,010
Yearly (full-time)
$52,520
Contract length
26 weeks
Start date
October 27, 2026

This job pays about $28.06/hour — 26% above the median for CNA (Nursing Assistant) jobs in Alaska ($22.29/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

CNA (Nursing Assistant) jobs in Alaska right now

  • 11 open CNA (Nursing Assistant) jobs in Alaska from 3 agencies, 7 of them in Seward.
  • Pay in these listings: $16.63 – $41.38/hour, median $28.06/hour.
  • Typical CNA (Nursing Assistant) pay in Alaska: $22.29/hour ($46,363/year, BLS).
  • Highest median pay: GHR Healthcare ($28.06/hour across 5 jobs).

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Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Travel Jobs – Long-Term Care in Seward, Alaska

Bring your compassion and long-term care expertise to a rewarding Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) travel assignment in Seward, Alaska. Support older adults in a close-knit 40-bed care setting while providing essential daily care, promoting dignity, and contributing to a safe and supportive environment. Seward offers an exceptional backdrop for your Alaska healthcare assignment, nestled along Resurrection Bay with access to dramatic mountain scenery, Kenai Fjords National Park, hiking, kayaking, and abundant Alaska wildlife.

CNA Travel Job Details

  • Location: Seward, Alaska
  • Assignment Type: Long-term care travel contract
  • Start Date: October 27, 2026
  • End Date: April 27, 2027
  • Duration: 26 weeks
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $970–$1,050
  • Schedule: 4x12-hour variable schedule; day shifts are approximately 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. and night shifts are approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
  • Hours: 36 hours per week listed; 72 hours guaranteed every two weeks
  • Patient Population: Geriatric residents, including individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, traumatic brain injury, and behavioral health needs
  • Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:20
  • Charting: ECS electronic charting system
  • Orientation: 40 hours
  • Call: No call required

CNA Job Requirements

  • At least 1 year of Certified Nursing Assistant experience, including long-term care experience
  • Previous travel assignment experience required
  • Current CNA certification or nurse assistant credential
  • Alaska CNA license in hand, or a documented pending Alaska CNA application that has already been submitted
  • Applicants with a pending Alaska CNA license must provide proof of application submission, application fee payment, fingerprint submission, educational verification, and license verification
  • Applicants with a pending Alaska CNA license must also provide an active CNA license from another state and documentation of completion of a formal CNA training program
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Experience with electronic charting systems
  • Ability to provide safe, compassionate patient care in a long-term care environment
  • Ability to float within scope of practice to support nearby care settings when needed
  • Applicants must reside at least 50 miles from the assignment location
  • All requested time off and scheduling preferences must be submitted with the application; limited time off may be considered

Certified Nursing Assistant Responsibilities

  • Provide respectful, person-centered care to residents in a long-term care setting
  • Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, oral care, feeding, and incontinence care
  • Obtain and document vital signs, blood glucose readings, oxygen saturation, and other clinical observations within scope of practice
  • Assist residents with ambulation, transfers, repositioning, and mobility using safe patient-handling techniques
  • Support pressure injury prevention, skin care, linen changes, and comfort measures
  • Recognize and promptly report changes in residents’ conditions to the appropriate clinical team member
  • Follow isolation precautions, personal protective equipment (PPE) procedures, fall-prevention practices, and other safety protocols
  • Use equipment such as Hoyer lifts, sit-to-stand devices, vital sign machines, and oxygen equipment safely
  • Accurately document resident care and observations in the electronic charting system
  • Collaborate with nurses and interdisciplinary team members to promote resident safety, comfort, and quality of life

Apply now for this rewarding CNA travel assignment in Seward, Alaska, and join a compassionate long-term care team serving the local 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.

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