Home Health Registered Nurse
Shelby, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Home Health position serving Cleveland, Gaston, and Rutherford Counties, requiring Homecare Homebase (HCHB) charting experience and a valid driver's license with proof of insurance.

Details

• Home health setting serving patients across Cleveland, Gaston, and Rutherford Counties
• Adult patient population (18+) with diagnoses including wound care, heart failure, diabetes mellitus, and medication/disease management
• Common procedures include wound vacs, Pleurx drains, Foley and suprapubic catheter care, feeding tube management, peripheral IV and PICC/port access, and IV infusions
• Typical caseload is 6–7 weighted units per day (approx. 30/week), with approximately 2 admissions per day (weighted at 2.40 units each)
• EMR: Homecare Homebase (HCHB) — experience required
• Schedule options include Friday/Saturday/Sunday or Saturday/Sunday/Monday (three 12-hr days) or four 10-hr shifts (Friday–Monday)
• Standard hours are 36 per week
• Weekend rotation required — candidate will work all weekends
• Holiday coverage is dependent on facility needs and discussed during interview
• No on-call or call-back responsibilities
• Floating is not required

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification required
• Valid driver's license and proof of vehicle insurance required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required; home health experience strongly preferred
• Homecare Homebase (HCHB) charting experience required
• OASIS documentation experience required
• Proficiency with wound vacs, wound care, PICC line dressing changes, port access, IV infusions, catheter insertion, and drain management
• Ability to drive at night
• Must have most recent experience within the last year
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Minimum of 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Candidate must permanently reside more than 50 miles from the home unit — local candidates are not accepted
• Candidates who have worked a permanent position at any AHSE facility must be separated for at least 1 year before being considered
• First-time travelers are welcome if they have prior home health nursing experience
• Orientation includes general nursing orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Supported by leadership, LPNs/CNAs, peers, and case management
• Hospice philosophy knowledge and infection control practices are expected
• Scrub color: Navy
• RTO requires manager approval