Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Salem, OR
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

$2,685/week
Posted Today

Overview

  • Start Date03/30/2026
  • Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,685/week

Description

Travel Registered Nurse (Home Health) – Salem, OR (13-week Travel Assignment)

Travel Registered Nurse (Home Health) in Salem, OR — 13-week assignment starting March 30, 2026. Must have active Oregon RN license and recent home health experience.

Join a dedicated team as a Home Health Registered Nurse in beautiful Salem, Oregon (97301). This travel RN Home Health role offers a meaningful chance to provide skilled nursing care in patients' homes while enjoying Salem's urban amenities, parks, and access to the Willamette Valley.

Job Details

  • Location: Salem, OR 97301 (Salem, Oregon travel nursing / Home Health RN jobs)
  • Assignment Type: Travel (Travel RN, Travel Nurse)
  • Setting: Home Health / Home Care
  • Start Date: March 30, 2026
  • End Date: June 29, 2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks (13-week travel assignment)
  • Shift: Day shifts, 5x8-hour (07:00 - 15:00), Monday–Friday
  • Hours per Week: 40
  • Productivity: 30 points/week (~40 hours/week)
  • Average Patients per Day: 5–8
  • Mileage: Travel up to 75 miles from home clinic; mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rate (from patient home to patient home)
  • Weekend/On-Call: 1 weekend and 1 on-call week per month (varies by location)
  • Estimated Weekly Salary: $2390–$2520/week

Job Requirements (Home Health RN Qualifications)

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oregon (license in hand required)
  • Minimum 1 year of recent adult Home Health or Hospice experience (preferred experience for Home Health RN positions)
  • Current CPR/BLS certification
  • Proficiency with HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) EMR and OASIS (used within last 6 months or willing to retrain)
  • Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and current auto insurance
  • Ability to travel up to 75 miles from assigned care center between patient homes
  • Willingness to participate in on-call and weekend rotations
  • Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and time-management skills (charting in HCHB within 24 hours)
  • Not currently a direct employee of the facility if applying as a traveler

Key Responsibilities (Home Health RN / Travel RN Duties)

  • Provide skilled nursing care in patients' homes per physician orders and agency policies (home health nursing, RN home care)
  • Perform comprehensive assessments, admissions, recertifications, and routine visits using OASIS and HCHB EMR
  • Deliver wound care, medication management, pain assessment, and patient/family education
  • Manage complex cases including G-tube and NG tube care, tracheostomy and ventilator care, and IV therapy
  • Supervise and evaluate Home Health Aides and LPNs/LVNs when applicable
  • Document all patient care activities accurately and timely in HCHB (within 24 hours of visit)
  • Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and periodic office meetings
  • Maintain productivity expectations while traveling between patient homes
  • Adhere to infection control, safety protocols, and agency compliance standards

Why Join This Home Health Travel Nursing Opportunity

  • Make a direct impact as a Home Health RN in the Salem, OR community
  • Mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rate; supportive home health team environment
  • Opportunity to expand home health clinical skills (wound care, IV therapy, trach/vent care)

Apply now: Submit your resume and active Oregon RN license to be considered for this Travel RN Home Health role in Salem, OR. Join our healthcare team today and bring compassionate, skilled nursing to patients in their homes.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #465380. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Homecare

Employer

GHR Healthcare

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Pros

Love my recruiter, Chase Nelson!!!

Cons

None

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About Salem, OR

As a travel nurse in Salem, OR here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Salem's cost of living is slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Summer average highs range from 80-85°F, while winter average lows range from 32-35°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Salem, with various options available for travel nurses.
Transportation
  • Salem is car-friendly, with easy navigation and ample parking.
  • Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.
Demographics
  • Salem has a diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundant flora.
  • There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
Things to Do
  • Salem offers a variety of activities including exploring the historic district and Oregon State Capitol, visiting wineries in the award-winning wine country, enjoying Minto Brown Island Park for outdoor activities, and exploring unique shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues in Downtown Salem.
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