Home Health Registered Nurse
Elkins, WV
Host Healthcare
4x9 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (Home Health) - Elkins, West Virginia

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: Home Health Registered Nurse (RN)
• Schedule: Days, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (5x8s)
• On Call: Approximately 1-2 weekdays per week and 1 weekend per month
• On Call Details: RN required to be on call 24/7; must answer patient calls and occasionally perform after-hours or weekend PRN visits.
• Local travelers within 75 miles are limited to two 13-week contracts.
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 1+ years RN experience required; travel experience preferred
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required (AHA or ARC only)
• Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season with medical exemptions considered only with signed doctor’s note and completed exemption form. Religious exemptions are NOT accepted.

Licensure & Certifications

• Valid West Virginia RN license (online verification accepted; wallet card not required)
• NURSYS verification required for all RNs
• Additional certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC) as required by unit/job description

Background & Compliance Checks

• 7-year criminal background check within one year of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• WV CARES fingerprinting required for Home Health; provisional employment allowed up to 60 days while pending
• State-specific WV Nurse Aid Registry check required prior to start

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam: Required within 1 year of start (updated annually)
• TB Test: Negative PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or T-spot within 1 year; annual updates required
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: Required within 10 years
• Hepatitis B: Titer or declination required; series not accepted as substitute
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters required if negative/equivocal titer
• Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters required if negative/equivocal titer
• Drug Testing: 12-panel drug screen within 30 days of start including alcohol and multiple drug categories
• Respiratory Safety Clearance: Required and updated annually
• Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (Nov 1 - April); declinations not accepted; exemptions reviewed with mask requirement if approved

Facility Specific Requirements

• Clear, passport-style photo for badge
• Completion of CareLearning modules prior to start (approx. 3-4 hours)
• Signing of patient rights, confidentiality, and security agreements
• Completion of onboarding checklist by contracting agency

Documentation & History

• Proof of 2 clinical references (hospital evaluations accepted)
• Performance evaluations if worked over 1 year with the facility
• Skills checklist required annually
• Complete employment application/resume

This position requires compliance with all facility and state regulations, including immunizations, background checks, and mandatory training prior to start.