Travel Long Term Care Registered Nurse - $2,970 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Seward (AK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k)

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a travel RN in Long Term Care (LTC) for a 13-week assignment in Seward, Alaska. The role requires 12-hour shifts, 48 hours per week, and travel eligibility with a current Alaska license and BLS.

The position emphasizes hands-on nursing care for residents with dementia and related conditions, with orientation on-site and potential holiday coverage.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in long-term care.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Must hold Alaska nursing license.
• Willingness to work at least two of the three major winter holidays during contract.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to residents in a long-term care facility.
• Manage rotating 12-hour shifts with a minimum of 48 hours per week.
• Monitor and treat residents with diverse diagnoses and conditions.

Skills

Long-Term Care

RN

BLS Certification

Patient Assessment

Education

Alaska Nursing License

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Long Term Care (LTC) Long Term Care for a travel nursing job in Seward, Alaska.

Job Description & Requirements

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Long Term Care (LTC) Long Term Care for a travel nursing job in Seward, Alaska.

• Specialty: Long Term Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
LTC Registered Nurse (RN) for a long-term care facility in Alaska. This position involves providing nursing care to residents with various diagnoses, including dementia, Alzheimer's, and physical impairments. The role requires experience in long-term care settings and is suitable for candidates with at least one year of relevant experience, holding current BLS certification and an Alaska license in hand.

Job Details

• Certifications: BLS required; must obtain Alaska Food Worker Certification during orientation (one-time fee of $10).
• Education/Experience: At least one year of experience in long-term care; current AK license required.
• Location Requirements: Must be outside a 50-mile radius of the facilitys location; local candidates are not accepted.
• Schedule: Rotating shifts, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 48 hours per week.
• Clinical Skills and Responsibilities: Experience with oxygen administration, peripheral line care, isolation precautions, accuchecks, implanted glucose sensors, G-tube feedings, Duopa pumps, IV hydration, phlebotomy, peritoneal dialysis, respiratory treatments, wound care, and use of vital sign machines, glucose monitors, pacemaker transmitters, and EKGs.
• Additional Information: Candidates must be willing to work at least two of the three major winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years); RTO requests are limited to specific durations depending on the contract length.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Submission Requirements: Include responses to whether the candidate has previous experience at a Providence facility, along with two references covering 1 year (or 6 months for CNAs) within the last 3 years.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1331697. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Long Term Care

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus