Home Health Registered Nurse
Newport News, VA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Newport News, Virginia
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements & Details

• Must have home health and OASIS experience
• Locals allowed at the same rate
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Work schedule: Monday to Friday with every 4th weekend rotation
• 6 points per day (shift credit system)

Required Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support): Current certification required; online CPR not accepted
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, EFM: Required depending on unit; confirm with program management if unclear
• NIH Stroke Certification: Required for all inpatient RNs except OR and PICC; must be updated annually
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Must be completed within one year of start date
• Competency Exams: As applicable to profession/specialty, completed within one year of start date
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing: Required for all clinical positions
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement: Required
• Core Parts I, II, III: Required for subcontractors or as applicable

Background & Screening Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within one year of start, updated annually
• Must include all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Social Security trace, county, statewide, nationwide, sex offender checks required
• DMV driving record required for Home Health & Hospice positions (minimum 3 years driving experience, minimum age 21; 25 if transporting patients)
• Virginia State Police Check required prior to start for Home Health and Lifelong Care positions
• Fingerprinting via Virginia State Police National Criminal Background Check (effective 7/15/2025)
• Drug screen within last 12 months (specific panels required)
• Physical exam within last 12 months
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within last 12 months; if positive, clearance letter required
• Flu vaccination required during flu season (10/1 - 3/31) with hard documentation deadline; medical/religious exemptions accepted with approval
• COVID-19 vaccination preferred but not required; if vaccinated, documentation or declination form required

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Rubeola (Measles): 2 vaccines or positive titer; exemptions apply for candidates born before 1957
• Mumps: 2 vaccines or positive titer; exemptions apply for candidates born before 1957
• Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; exemptions apply for candidates born before 1957
• Hepatitis B: Series, titer, or facility-specific declination
• Varicella: 2 vaccines, titer, or history of chickenpox; exemptions require approval

Facility Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge (recent, professional, neutral background) required 5 days prior to start
• Confidentiality agreement, scrub colors, safety brochure, dress code policy, drug-free policy, hand washing hygiene policy must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• Lifelong Care/Home Health/Hospice candidates must complete sworn disclosure within 30 days of start and update annually
• TB questionnaire required annually
• References: 2 professional references required
• Employment application/resume required
• Skills checklist must be updated annually

Additional Notes

• Candidates must have a valid and current government-issued photo ID and driver's license
• Candidates must be at least 21 years old with minimum 3 years driving experience; 25 years old if transporting patients
• Pass/fail computer-based learning (CBL) tests administered at orientation; multiple attempts allowed
• Stroke education CEUs required annually for acute care hospital RNs, hours vary by unit

This position is ideal for RNs with home health experience seeking a travel/contract role in Virginia with a reputable health system.