JOB DETAILS

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

CompanyPurple Cow Recruiting
LocationMiguel Aleman Valdez (Jerico)
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 20, 2026
About The Company
Purple Cow Recruiting is a global talent acquisition firm that connects top-tier professionals with leading organizations across industries, including the United States federal government. We specialize in recruiting for healthcare and technical roles, offering both permanent and temporary staffing solutions, including all back end support. Our approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring compliance with key industry standards such as Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, and FedRAMP, while delivering exceptional candidates. Technical, Healthcare, and Commercial Expertise : -Deployment of FTEs: Capability to deploy fully credentialed professionals across technical, healthcare, and commercial roles. -Telehealth and Remote IT Solutions: Proficient in remote support for both healthcare and technical operations. -Commercial Expertise: Strong track record in placing candidates in corporate roles, including finance, marketing, and engineering. Compliance and Quality Assurance: -Adherence to federal standards (e.g., Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, FedRAMP) and industry best practices for commercial sectors. -Quality Control Plan (QCP) includes regular audits, performance reviews, and compliance checks. Past Performance: Successfully delivered staffing solutions for DoD contracts, healthcare institutions, and leading commercial enterprises. Our performance consistently meets or exceeds client expectations in both public and private sectors. Key Personnel: -Fiona Rintoul, CEO: Oversees strategic direction and operational alignment. -Chelsea Drinkard, VP of Recruiting: Manages recruitment across federal, healthcare, technical, and commercial sectors. Purple Cow Recruiting ensures high-quality staffing solutions, aligning with both public and private sector objectives to support mission-critical operations and commercial growth.
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
Key Skills
CNA LicenseBLSEpicLong Term CarePatient CareVital SignsInfection ControlADLsAmbulationTransfersGroomingSkin CareDocumentationTransportationHousing
Categories
Healthcare
Benefits
HousingTransportation
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) and provide care across young adult, adult, and geriatric populations. Responsibilities include bathing, grooming, vital signs monitoring, and infection control compliance.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
14
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
36 hours
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