Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Fort Smith, AR
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Contract – Fort Smith, Arkansas

Join a dedicated home health care team as a Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) on a 16-week travel nursing contract in Fort Smith, Arkansas. In this field-based role, you will provide compassionate, skilled nursing care in patients’ homes while completing thorough assessments and supporting individualized care plans. Fort Smith offers a welcoming Arkansas River Valley setting with historic charm, access to outdoor recreation, and a strong sense of community.

Travel RN Job Details

• Nursing Specialty: Home Health Nursing
• Job Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas, and surrounding coverage areas
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,120–$2,230
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Contract End Date: February 27, 2027
• Contract Length: Approximately 16 weeks
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Hours: 40 hours per week; 8-hour shifts
• On-Call Requirement: One weekday each week and one weekend per month
• Patient Care Setting: Patients’ homes and community-based home health environments
• Dress Code: Black or royal blue attire

Home Health RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Arkansas
• At least 1 year of professional nursing experience
• Previous home health nursing experience is required
• Associate degree in nursing or higher
• Professional nursing certification as required for the assignment
• Ability to travel throughout Fort Smith and nearby service areas
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently in patients’ homes while collaborating with the broader care team

Home Health Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide skilled, patient-centered nursing care in home health settings
• Complete comprehensive patient assessments, including OASIS assessments
• Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care
• Monitor patient progress, identify changes in condition, and communicate concerns promptly
• Perform clinically appropriate nursing interventions and provide patient education
• Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, caregivers, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Manage a weekly productivity expectation of approximately 30–35 points
• Provide scheduled on-call coverage during assigned weekday and weekend rotations

Apply now to join a home health care team and make a meaningful difference for patients throughout Fort Smith and surrounding Arkansas communities.

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.