Home Health RN
Portland, ME
Host Healthcare
4x9 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health

Location

• Portland, Maine

Employment Type

• Travel contract
• Contract length: 13 weeks

Schedule

• Day shift: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• 40 hours per week guaranteed
• Weekend hours: Every other weekend rotation with a weekday off, or permanent schedules available (Tuesday–Saturday with Sunday and Monday off, or Sunday–Thursday with Friday and Saturday off), based on agency needs
• No overnight call; callback required 2–4 times per month between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM if needed

Patient Care & Unit Information

• Patient load: Manage 20–25 cases with 5–6 visits per day; may be reassigned as needed during contract
• Patient types: Adult medical-surgical, oncology, cardiac, neurological, respiratory, wound care, gastrointestinal, genitourinary
• Electronic Medical Record system: EPIC

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Maine
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Home Health experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in a Home Health setting
• BLS certification
• Experience with Epic
• Experience with OASIS documentation

Preferred Skills

• IV therapy
• Tube feeding
• VAC dressings
• Compression wraps
• Port access care
• Ostomy care
• Chest tube management
• Suprapubic catheters
• Lab draws

Equipment Provided

• Agency laptop and iPhone with chargers and mouse
• Nursing supply bin and bag with vital signs equipment and INR machine
• All equipment must be returned at contract end

Work Environment & Expectations

• Organized, collaborative, team-oriented
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Open to feedback for improving practice and workflow

Dress Code

• Business casual or scrubs (any color)
• No jeans, open-toed shoes, or clothing with holes allowed