Travel Certified Nursing Assistant CNA Job

Overview
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) assignment in Gardner, MA for a travel temporary role beginning 03/18/2026. The 13-week assignment offers a weekly pay range of $668 to $702, with no guaranteed hours. You will work an evening shift, 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm, including every other weekend and holiday. The role is in an inpatient care setting within a high-need inpatient unit, requiring close collaboration with licensed nursing staff to support patient care and safety.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay range: $668–$702 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Evening, 3:00 pm–11:30 pm; every other weekend and holiday
- Location: Gardner, MA, US
- Assignment type: Travel - Temporary
- Setting: Inpatient care unit within a healthcare facility that provides acute care services
- Additional support: Fast credentialing and 24/7 recruiter travel support

Responsibilities
- Provide patient care under supervision of a licensed nurse, including assistance with activities of daily living (personal hygiene, toileting, nutrition, ambulation)
- Collect basic health data as directed and document accurately and promptly
- Prioritize patient care, escalate needs, and participate in emergency interventions when required
- Maintain patient dignity and promote a caring, respectful environment
- Ensure a clean, safe work environment and report safety hazards
- Transport patients for scheduled tests and assist with patient groups and activities as assigned
- Perform 1:1 supervision as assigned and monitor patient needs during that time
- Support de-escalation and redirection of disruptive or potentially violent patients
- Assist with ambulation and functional activity to maintain or improve mobility
- Participate in ongoing education, orientation activities, and in-services as needed

Requirements
- Licenses: Current Certified Nursing Assistant certification required; MA CNA licensure preferred. Alternative qualifications from Job Notes may apply, including: 75 hours in an accredited nursing program with first rotation completed; or active EMT/Paramedic Certification; or active Patient Care Technician/Assistant Certification; or active Home Health Aide Certification
- CPR: American Heart Association (AHA) CPR certification obtained within 60 days of hire
- Education: High School Diploma preferred
- Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience in a long-term care facility or equivalent setting
- Additional: Successful completion of a Nurse Aide program or equivalent credential per MA requirements; ability to work in an inpatient care setting and follow established standards of care

Benefits and Support
- Competitive weekly pay
- Guaranteed hours available (note: contract specifies hours are not guaranteed)
- Extension opportunities on favorable performance
- Fast credentialing process
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Nationwide assignments
- Referral bonus opportunities
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment

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Pay disclaimer
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

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We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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