What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel RN - Med/Surg - Long Term Care position at American Traveler?
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Rotating, 4x12hrs
- Hours: 48 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 3, 2026
- Length: 26 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Long Term Care position requiring an active AK RN license in hand and prior travel experience.
Details
- Work in a 40-bed Long Term Care facility
- 1:20 patient ratios
- 4x12 shifts, either Day (7:00-19:30) or Night (19:00-7:30), with no rotation between shifts except for urgent staffing needs
- Floating required within scope to meet facility needs
- No on-call responsibilities
- Uses ECS charting system
- 26 or 13 week assignment length available at traveler's choice
Requirements
- Active AK RN license required in hand
- BLS certification required
- Minimum 1 year of LTC experience required
- Previous travel nursing experience required
- Must obtain Alaska Food Worker Certification during onsite orientation (one-time $10 fee)
Additional Information
- Facility arranges shuttle transportation to and from Anchorage at the start and end of the contract, plus a local shuttle in Seward
- Any scrub color accepted
- Parking is free
- No more than 2 weeks of RTO considered for a 26-week contract
- Must be willing to work at least 2 of the 3 major winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's)
- All RTO must be submitted with the initial application and will not be considered after an offer or contract signing
- Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
- Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler and must not live within 50 miles of the facility
- First-time travelers will not be considered
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K PlanSalary : $10