Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Saint Albans, VT
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Home Health & Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Travel Contract in St. Albans, VT

Join our healthcare team as a Home Health and Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) in St. Albans, Vermont, providing compassionate skilled nursing care to patients in their homes. This 13-week travel nursing contract offers an opportunity to combine independent clinical practice, patient and caregiver education, and interdisciplinary care coordination while helping patients receive safe, personalized care in a familiar environment. St. Albans is a welcoming northwest Vermont community known for its scenic surroundings, small-town character, and convenient access to the Lake Champlain region.

Home Health RN Job Details

• Location: St. Albans, Vermont
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,500–$2,630
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nurse contract
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• End Date: February 8, 2027
• Schedule: Sunday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
• Shift Duration: 8-hour day shifts
• Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week
• Additional Coverage: On-call rotation and holiday coverage required
• Practice Setting: Home health and hospice care

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license valid for practice in Vermont
• At least 1 year of professional RN experience; home health or hospice nursing experience is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of the nursing process, evidence-based practice, and applicable state and federal healthcare regulations
• Ability to complete accurate and timely OASIS assessments and electronic clinical documentation
• Experience or willingness to develop proficiency with complex wound care, wound VAC therapy, IV care, and IV maintenance
• Strong patient assessment, care planning, organization, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently in patients’ homes while collaborating effectively with physicians, caregivers, and interdisciplinary healthcare team members
• Commitment to patient advocacy, infection prevention, confidentiality, and high-quality compassionate care

Home Health and Hospice RN Responsibilities

• Assess patient and caregiver needs and develop individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team
• Provide skilled nursing interventions and implement medical plans of care safely and effectively
• Serve as case manager for assigned patients, coordinating visit schedules and managing caseloads in accordance with productivity expectations
• Complete OASIS assessments, visit notes, care plans, supervisory documentation, and required state and federal forms accurately and on time
• Provide patient and caregiver education regarding medications, treatment options, symptoms to report, discharge instructions, and available services
• Perform and maintain competency in high-acuity home care skills, including IV therapy, wound VAC care, and complex wound management as clinically indicated
• Evaluate patient responses to treatment and update the plan of care to promote safety, comfort, and positive outcomes
• Collaborate with physicians, physical therapists, social workers, aides, vendors, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive home-based care
• Assess the need for home care aide services, coordinate the plan of care, and provide appropriate ongoing supervision
• Coordinate safe discharges and transfers, ensuring that required documentation and patient information are completed
• Participate in case conferences, peer review activities, quality initiatives, and incident reporting as required
• Advocate proactively for patient and family needs while respecting individual goals, preferences, and dignity

Apply now for this Home Health and Hospice RN travel nursing opportunity in St. Albans, Vermont, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families.

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.