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CNAS! Travel OR Local - Valdez, Alaska (2/2/2026 Start!) Housing & Car Provided

Salary

$41k - $47k

Min Experience

1 years

Location

Valdez, Alaska, United States

JobType

part-time

About the job

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About the role

Description

Travel CNA – Long Term Care (LTC)

Hourly: $23.00 hourly OR LOCAL 50 MILES PLUS

HOUSING & CAR INCLUDED

Location: Valdez, Alaska (99686)
Facility: Providence Health & Services – MSP
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP (as early as 02/02/2026)
Status: Open

We are seeking an experienced Travel Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for a Long Term Care (LTC) facility in Valdez, AK. This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a close-knit, scenic Alaskan community with housing and transportation provided.


Schedule

  • Shift Options:
     
    • Day Shift: 3x12s (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
       
    • Night Shift: 3x12s (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
       
  • Variable Shift Assignment (Days or Nights based on facility needs; no routine rotation)

Requirements

  • CNA License:
     
    • Alaska CNA license in hand or pending (must have already applied)
       
    • If pending AK license, candidate must also provide:
       
      • Active CNA license from another state
         
      • Proof of completion of a formal CNA training program
         
      • Documentation of AK license application (fee paid, fingerprints, education verification, license verification submitted)
         
  • Experience:
     
    • Minimum 1 year CNA experience (LTC required)
       
    • Previous travel experience required
       
    • First-time travelers not accepted
       
  • Certifications:
     
    • BLS (required)
       
  • Charting System: Epic (experience required)
     
  • Locals: Not accepted (must live 50+ miles from facility)
     

Unit & Facility Details

  • Facility Type: Long Term Care
     
  • Total Staffed Beds: 21
     
  • Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:20
     
  • Charting: Epic
     
  • Scrub Color: Any
     
  • Parking: Free
     

CNA Responsibilities

  • Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs)
     
  • Ambulation, transfers, turning & repositioning
     
  • Bathing, grooming, oral care, incontinence care
     
  • Skin care and pressure injury prevention
     
  • Vital signs (BP, pulse, respirations, temperature, glucose testing)
     
  • Infection control & PPE compliance
     
  • Report changes in patient condition
     
  • Provide care across young adult, adult, and geriatric populations
     

Housing & Transportation (Provided)

  • Housing:
     
    • Furnished 1-bedroom apartment
       
    • Available 72 hours before start and up to 24 hours after contract end
       
    • No pets allowed
       
    • Cleaning required at move-out (fees apply if not cleaned)
       
  • Vehicle:
     
    • Company-owned shared vehicle provided
       
    • For local use only (within 30-mile radius)
       
    • Valid driver’s license and insurance required
       
    • Tire chains available at additional cost
       
    • Travelers who accept facility-provided housing or vehicle are not eligible for stipends.

Compliance & Additional Notes

  • Must be willing to work holidays
     
  • Travelers must work 2 of the 3 major holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year
     
  • RTO must be submitted upfront; little to no RTO approved
     
  • Minimum 2 supervisory references (6 months CNA experience within last 3 years)
     
  • Travelers may float within scope or to nearby affiliate facilities
     
  • Maximum of 1 calendar year at facility, followed by a 6-month break

About the company

Great companies depend on great talent in order to grow to the next level. With challenging hiring needs, they can turn to Recruitment Process Outsourcing. This is an agile hiring approach that helps keep costs under control. Purple Cow takes a lot of pride in finding top talent for your organization. We truly partner with you, learn about your business and your hiring needs. We kind of become like your extended family…the chosen kind! We are a seasoned group of recruiters, strategic partners and true problem solvers. We are passionate about finding the best talent for tough-to-fill positions and also replenishing talent. Basically, everything from entry level right up to CEO. At Purple Cow Recruiting, we know great recruiting and we distinguish ourselves by uncovering tough to find talent, aka “The elusive Purple Cow,” every day. It’s what we do. Our Process We are constantly crafting solutions, sharing ideas and getting results. Partnering with our clients, learning about their business and creating solutions is our number one goal. We are reliable and flexible to keep your business moving towards the future. Our process is seamless from the candidate perspective which ensures a consistent approach for your company brand. We always have a plan!

Skills

Epic