Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Washington, DC
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Home Health RN — 13-week Travel RN contract in Washington, DC 20008. OASIS-E and HCHB/PointCare experience required. Apply now to join our DC home health team.

Join a dynamic home health team as a Travel Homecare RN in the heart of Washington, DC (zip code 20008). This 13-week travel nurse opportunity lets you deliver skilled home health nursing across Northwest DC while enjoying the city's museums, parks, and dining. Ideal for experienced Home Health Registered Nurses seeking Washington, DC home health jobs and travel RN contracts.

Job Details

• Position: Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) / Home Care Nurse / Travel RN
• Location: Washington, DC 20008 (field-based — assigned group of zip codes within the District; coverage across Northwest DC)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (March 24, 2026 – June 23, 2026)
• Shift: Day shift, 8-hour days (08:00 – 17:00), Monday–Friday
• Hours per Week: 40
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,940 – $2,050
• Employment Type: Travel, W2
• Orientation: 80 hours
• Mileage Reimbursement: $0.58 per mile (from first to last patient daily)
• Patient Population: Adults, Geriatrics
• Interdisciplinary Support: Physical Therapy, Social Services, Phlebotomy, Interpretation Services
• Charting/EMR: HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) / PointCare (experience required)
• Personal Vehicle: Required (reliable, meets licensure/insurance requirements)
• Weekend/Call: No weekend or on-call requirements — great work/life balance for a travel RN
• Float: May be asked to cover another zip code within the DC coverage area as needed

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of medical homecare RN experience providing skilled home health visits (private duty/private home care not accepted)
• OASIS-E: Required — proven experience completing OASIS-E assessments (experience as Home Health Nurse/OASIS RN)
• EMR: HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) / PointCare experience required
• License: Active Washington, DC RN license required (in hand at time of submission)
• Certification: BLS required
• Clinical Skills: Peripheral IV starts required; strong assessment, care coordination, and documentation skills for home health nursing
• Vaccination: Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)
• References: Two (2) supervisor references required
• Requested Time Off (RTO): Must be submitted up front; no RTO during the first two weeks; maximum 7 days per 13-week contract
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted (must have OASIS-E experience)
• Vehicle: Reliable personal vehicle required for daily patient visits

Responsibilities

• Deliver skilled nursing home visits across assigned Washington, DC zip codes, including start-of-care (SOC), resumption-of-care (ROC), recertification, and discharge visits
• Complete accurate, timely OASIS-E assessments and maintain compliant documentation in HCHB / PointCare
• Perform clinical interventions: peripheral IV starts, medication administration, wound care (including wound vac management), drain management, catheter/ostomy care, infusion services, and central line/port care
• Provide patient and caregiver education on chronic disease management (CHF, diabetes), medication safety, oxygen safety, fall prevention, and plan-of-care adherence
• Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team and promptly communicate changes in patient condition
• Maintain safe field practice standards, infection prevention, and professional documentation across the assigned Washington, DC service area
• May float to cover additional zip codes within the District as needed

Why Choose This Opportunity? Enjoy a weekday schedule with no weekend or on-call requirements, competitive weekly pay, mileage reimbursement, and the chance to serve a diverse patient population in one of DC’s most desirable neighborhoods. This role is an excellent match for Home Health Nurses and Travel RNs seeking rewarding Washington, DC home health jobs with strong clinical autonomy.

Apply now to join our team and make a difference as a Home Health RN in Washington, DC 20008. Submit your resume, active DC RN license, OASIS-E experience details, and two supervisor references to be considered.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.