Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Durham, NC
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

$2,055/week
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Overview

  • Start Date09/07/2026
  • Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Description

Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel Assignment in Durham, NC

Join a rewarding Home Health RN travel opportunity in Durham, North Carolina, in the heart of the Research Triangle. Deliver high-quality, one-on-one patient care in the home setting while enjoying a consistent weekday schedule, autonomy, and the support of a respected home health team.

Job Details

  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830-$1,930/week
  • Setting: Home Health
  • Location: Durham, NC 27703
  • Start Date: 9/7/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Shift Duration: 8-hour days
  • Hours per Week: 40
  • On-Call: Open to on-call rotations; approximately 1 weekend per month
  • Travel: Must be willing to travel up to 50-75 miles from the assigned care center
  • Employment Type: Travel Nurse Assignment
  • Charting: HomeCare HomeBase; OASIS proficiency required for RNs
  • Weekly Productivity Expectation: 30 points per week
  • Note: No guaranteed hours

Job Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand
  • Minimum 1 year of adult home health nursing experience or 1 year of hospice experience
  • Recent experience with HomeCare HomeBase EMR within the last 6 months
  • Recent OASIS experience within the last 6 months, or willingness to complete retraining during compliance
  • Current CPR/BLS certification
  • Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and auto insurance
  • Willingness to complete home visits and attend periodic office meetings
  • Ability to manage a dynamic territory and maintain timely clinical documentation
  • Comfort with both local and traveler candidates at the same rate

Responsibilities

  • Provide skilled nursing care in patients' homes according to physician orders, agency policies, and the nursing process
  • Coordinate and direct home nursing services to support safe, effective patient care
  • Complete comprehensive assessments, start-of-care visits, follow-up visits, and wound care services as assigned
  • Travel to patients throughout the assigned territory and maintain flexibility with daily routing
  • Document all visits accurately and within 24 hours of the appointment
  • Support productivity goals while delivering compassionate, individualized patient care
  • Supervise and evaluate home health aides and LPN/LVNs when applicable
  • Maintain professional communication with the care team, physicians, and clinical leadership
  • Adhere to safety, compliance, and charting requirements for all visits

Apply now to join a growing North Carolina healthcare team and make a meaningful impact as a travel Home Health RN in Durham!

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 #510543. 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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7 nurses recommend working with GHR Healthcare

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Pros

Love my recruiter, Chase Nelson!!!

Cons

None

Recommends working with GHR Healthcare

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About Durham, NC

As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Durham, NC here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Durham is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match up well with the cost of living.
Weather
  • Durham experiences hot and humid summers with average highs around 89°F and mild winters with average lows around 30°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are readily available in Durham, making it easy for travel nurses to find suitable accommodations.
Transportation
  • Durham is fairly car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system including buses and a light rail system for easy commuting.
Demographics
  • Durham is a diverse city with a wide range of age groups.
  • Common health issues include allergies and asthma due to pollen.
  • There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
Things to Do
  • Durham offers a vibrant food scene with diverse restaurants, a thriving arts and music community, opportunities for sports enthusiasts, and plenty of outdoor activities including hiking and biking trails.
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