Travel Home Health Registered Nurse
Portland, OR
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Home Health)

Location: Portland, Oregon
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Start Date: ASAP
• Shift: 8-hour day shifts only (no 4x10 or 3x12 shifts)
• Patient Ratio: 1:1 (may visit up to 6 patients per day; 30 productivity points standard)
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year of skilled home health nursing experience
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted
• Weekend Requirement: None
• Certifications Required: BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
• On-Call: Not required
• Floating: Not required
• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated
• Locals Accepted: Yes (within 50-75 mile radius)
• Pending License: Accepted
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off up to one shift every two weeks
• Transportation: Must have own transportation
• Travel Radius: Up to 60 miles per day (60-90 minutes total drive time)
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Primary series plus one booster required
• Documentation System: EPIC Remote Client (laptop), Rover app (phone), and OASIS documentation required
• Attire: Business casual; scrubs allowed but no specific color required; no jeans
• Parking: Free
• Mileage Reimbursement: IRS standard

Required Qualifications & Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Skilled Home Health Experience (minimum 1 year)
• COVID-19 primary vaccination series plus booster
• OASIS documentation experience preferred (please note if not experienced)

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Various state-specific background and abuse/neglect checks as applicable
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or declination (required during flu season)
  • COVID-19 vaccine or declination
• Respirator clearance (RespSafety) required for travel candidates, updated annually
• Fit mask testing required for travel candidates, updated annually

Documentation & Training Requirements

• Employment application covering last 5 years (7 years for APN/Subcontractors)
• Minimum of 2 professional references covering 1 year of employment in relevant specialty
• Skills checklist updated annually (if applicable)
• Completion of Providence Health and Services WorkRamp training modules prior to start, including:

  • Core modules for Oregon Home Health professionals
  • Specialty-specific modules if applicable
  • Annual regulatory requirements
• EPIC training modules required for Oregon and Spokane candidates, to be completed within one week of orientation
• Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background) required

Additional Notes

• Floating policy acknowledgment may be required (may float to other Providence facilities within reasonable distance)
• Facility requires primary series COVID vaccination plus booster
• Must have reliable transportation due to travel between patient homes
• Facility uses EPIC and Rover for charting and documentation
• Locals within 50-75 miles considered local and paid at same rate

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with home health experience looking for a travel contract in the Portland, OR area with day shifts and no weekend requirements.