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
- Specialty: Long Term Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/24/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Long Term Care. This position provides nursing care to residents in a long-term care setting, including individuals with dementia, Alzheimers disease, cognitive impairments, physical impairments, and other long-term care diagnoses. The role requires prior travel experience, long-term care experience, and the ability to provide safe care across variable 12-hour shifts.
Job Details
- Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts, scheduled as four shifts per week, with a minimum of 48 hours per week. Caregivers will generally work either day or night shifts based on operational needs.
- Required Qualifications:
- Registered Nurse with an Alaska license in hand at the time of submission
- At least 1 year of nursing experience
- Previous travel experience required
- Long-term care experience required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Alaska Food Worker Certification required during orientation
- Experience with oxygen administration, peripheral line care, isolation precautions, and personal protective equipment
- Ability to provide care in a resident ratio of approximately 1:20
- Preferred Qualifications: Previous charge experience and long-term acute care experience.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information: Responsibilities may include AccuChecks, implanted glucose sensor monitoring, gastrostomy tube feedings, Duopa pump management, intravenous hydration as needed, phlebotomy lab draws, subcutaneous peritoneal dialysis, nebulizer treatments, wound care, and operation of lifts, glucose monitors, pacemaker transmitters, and electrocardiogram equipment.
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 #1344839. 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