Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Fort Smith, AR
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs
$2,380/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Join an Arkansas travel nursing opportunity as a Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) serving patients throughout the Fort Smith area. Located in Fort Smith, Arkansas, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to connect with the local community while providing care across the assigned coverage areas. Make a meaningful impact by providing skilled home health care, completing comprehensive OASIS assessments, and supporting improved health outcomes in patients’ homes. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced home health nurse who is confident working independently, managing a mobile patient caseload, and coordinating care across the assigned service area.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,120–$2,230
- Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas, with coverage throughout Fort Smith, Van Buren, Alma, and portions of Logan and Franklin counties
- Start Date: October 5, 2026
- End Date: December 31, 2026
- Duration: Approximately 12 weeks
- Schedule: 8-hour day shifts, approximately 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; 32-hour weekly guarantee
- On-Call Requirement: One weeknight every other week and one weekend every four weeks
- Patient Care Setting: Skilled home health
- Travel: Mileage between patient visits is reimbursed
Home Health RN Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Arkansas
- Home health nursing experience required
- Previous experience completing OASIS assessments
- Proficiency with HCHB documentation and workflow
- Associate degree in nursing or equivalent education
- Strong patient assessment, clinical documentation, organization, and time-management skills
- Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with patients, families, providers, and the broader healthcare team
- Reliable transportation and ability to travel throughout the assigned service area
Travel Home Health RN Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive skilled home health assessments and develop individualized plans of care
- Complete accurate and timely OASIS assessments and required clinical documentation
- Monitor patient progress, identify changes in condition, and communicate concerns promptly to the appropriate care team members
- Provide skilled nursing interventions and patient education tailored to each patient’s needs
- Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, caregivers, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Manage a daily schedule of home visits across the assigned coverage areas
- Participate in the scheduled weeknight and weekend on-call rotation
- Maintain professional standards, patient privacy, and accurate records in accordance with applicable regulations
Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse – Home Health opportunity in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe 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.
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About Fort Smith, AR
As a travel nurse in Fort Smith, AR here's what you should know:- Fort Smith's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs in Fort Smith are around 90°F, while winter lows can drop to around 30°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Fort Smith and can be found with relative ease.
- Fort Smith is car-friendly with easy access to major highways.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- Fort Smith has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Fort Smith offers a variety of restaurants, including local Southern cuisine.
- The city has a vibrant arts scene, live music venues, and is home to several sports teams.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, biking, and water activities along the Arkansas River.
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