Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Houghton, MI
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division
5x8 hrs

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Home Health Nursing Contract in Houghton, Michigan

Explore a rewarding travel RN home health opportunity in Houghton, Michigan, providing one-on-one skilled nursing care to patients throughout the scenic Upper Peninsula. Join a dedicated home health care team serving Houghton, Keweenaw, and Baraga counties while supporting continuity of care in patients’ homes and communities.

Home Health RN Job Details

• Specialty: Home Health Nursing
• Job Location: Houghton, Michigan, with coverage across designated surrounding counties
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,120–$2,230
• Contract Length: Approximately 14 weeks, beginning November 1, 2026, and ending February 6, 2027
• Schedule: 8-hour day shifts, Monday through Friday, approximately 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week
• On-Call Coverage: Approximately one weekend per month and three weekdays per month
• Travel: Mileage between patient visits is reimbursed according to assignment policy
• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs

Travel RN Home Health Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the applicable state and eligibility to practice in Michigan
• Associate degree in nursing or higher
• At least 1 year of home health or home care nursing experience
• Strong clinical judgment, organization, and communication skills
• Ability to travel independently between patient visits and manage a community-based nursing schedule
• Experience with PICC lines and wound vacs is preferred

Home Health Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes throughout Houghton and surrounding Michigan communities
• Manage individualized patient care plans and coordinate services across the home health care team
• Perform wound care, dressing changes, medication teaching, and medication setup as appropriate
• Complete patient admissions, recertifications, and discharges
• Monitor patient progress, identify changes in condition, and communicate concerns promptly
• Document patient assessments, nursing interventions, and outcomes accurately and within required timeframes
• Support patients and caregivers through education designed to promote safety, independence, and improved health outcomes
• Participate in scheduled weekday and weekend on-call coverage

Apply now for this travel Registered Nurse home health contract in Houghton, Michigan, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients across the Upper Peninsula.

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.