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

Start your next Alaska travel nursing job as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in scenic Seward, providing meaningful long-term care in a supportive 40-bed setting. This travel opportunity offers the chance to care for residents while enjoying the natural beauty of a coastal community surrounded by mountains, waterways, and abundant outdoor recreation. The ideal candidate is an experienced LPN with long-term care and previous travel nursing experience who is ready to make a difference in a close-knit care environment.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,400–$1,470
• Location: Seward, Alaska
• Assignment Type: 26-week LPN travel assignment
• Start Date: October 27, 2026
• Healthcare Setting: Long-term care; approximately 40 residents
• Schedule: Four 12-hour shifts; day or night placement based on unit needs
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Day Shift: 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
• Night Shift: 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
• Expected Hours: Approximately 36 hours per week
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1 LPN to 20 residents
• Call: Not required
• Floating: May be required within scope to support staffing needs
• Local Candidates: Not accepted; applicants must reside at least 50 miles from the assignment location

Licensed Practical Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Alaska LPN license in hand at the time of submission; pending licenses are not accepted
• At least 1 year of LPN experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, or a closely related setting
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Experience with electronic clinical documentation and charting
• Competence with vital-sign monitoring, blood glucose testing, oxygen administration, isolation precautions, catheter care, enteral feeding, and medication-related clinical support within LPN scope
• Ability to care for residents with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, traumatic brain injuries, cognitive impairments, physical impairments, and other long-term care needs
• Two professional references covering at least 1 year of experience within the last 3 years
• Willingness to complete Alaska Food Worker Certification during on-site orientation
• Schedule requests and requested time off must be submitted before the assignment is finalized; holiday coverage is required

LPN Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, safe, and individualized nursing care to long-term care residents
• Complete resident admissions, assessments, vital-sign monitoring, and ongoing clinical documentation
• Monitor and communicate changes in resident condition to the appropriate RN or provider
• Perform blood glucose checks, including use of implanted glucose sensors and glucose-monitoring equipment
• Provide PEG/G-tube feedings and related tube care
• Perform urinary catheter care, respiratory treatments, oxygen administration, and other approved clinical interventions
• Assist with wound care, phlebotomy and laboratory draws, IV hydration as needed, and subcutaneous treatments within scope
• Support residents with bathing, ambulation, feeding, mouth care, rehabilitation activities, and activities of daily living
• Use lifts, Sara Steady equipment, vital-sign machines, EKG equipment, and other unit resources safely
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to promote resident comfort, dignity, safety, and quality outcomes
• Float within scope when needed to help meet resident care and staffing requirements

Why Work in Seward, Alaska?

Seward offers a memorable Alaska travel nursing experience in a welcoming small-town environment. Located along Resurrection Bay, the community is known for spectacular mountain and coastal scenery, easy access to outdoor adventures, and a peaceful setting that makes it an appealing destination for healthcare professionals seeking a distinctive long-term care assignment.

Apply now for this Alaska LPN travel assignment and join a supportive long-term care team in Seward!

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.