Travel Home Health Registered Nurse
Los Angeles, CA
Host Healthcare
4x9 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Los Angeles, California
Facility: West LA/Culver City (Neogen Care)
Specialty: Registered Nurse - Home Health

Job Description

• Home Health RN position covering Southern California, primarily West LA and Downtown LA areas.
• Work schedule varies: Tuesday-Saturday or Wednesday-Sunday.
• Must have 1 year of Home Health experience, including geriatric and pediatric patients.
• BLS/CPR certification required.
• California nursing license preferred; pending CA license applications accepted if applied upon submission.
• OASIS experience required.
• Hours are based on completed patient visits (25 visits = 40 hours). Hours guaranteed if 25 or more visits are completed.
• Mileage reimbursement provided per IRS standard.
• COVID exemptions permitted.
• Contract length: 13 weeks.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA Instructor or Provider acceptable.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA Instructor or Provider acceptable, as applicable.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA Instructor or Provider acceptable, as applicable.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - as applicable.
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - as applicable.
• State License verification (primary source online verification required).
• NURSYS verification for RN, LPN/LVN, or Allied Professionals.

Required Documents & Competencies

• Government issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Valid Passport copy before start.
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (minimum 80% score or meet/exceed Angoff score).
• Competency Exam (minimum 80% score or meet/exceed Angoff score).
• Photo for badge (passport style, shoulders up, front facing, plain background).
• Personal or Auto Insurance (must be current and updated during assignment).
• Auto Registration (must be current and updated during assignment).
• Training Content Acknowledgment and Hand Hygiene Policy Acknowledgment (must be reviewed and signed prior to start).

Health Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start date.
• TDAP vaccine within the past 10 years (declinations not accepted).
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSpot) within 1 year; if past positive TB, annual TBQ and chest X-ray within 5 years required.
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella (Chicken Pox)
• Hepatitis B titer or vaccine series (declination accepted if within 1 year).
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 1 year (instant drug screen acceptable).
• Seasonal Flu vaccination/documentation required year-round (declinations accepted).
• COVID-19 vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required prior to start, including booster dose.

Background & History Checks

• Standard background check updated annually (7-year search including SS trace, county searches, nationwide sex offender check).
• EPLS/GSA/SAM checks required annually.
• HHS/OIG checks required annually.
• Two professional references required.
• Annual skills checklist required.

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