Home Health Registered Nurse
Owings Mills, MD
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Owings Mills, Maryland
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Description

• Provide nursing care for geriatric patients in a home care setting.
• Work hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
• Expected productivity: 30 points per week.
• Expected daily visit volume: approximately 6 visits per day.
• Weekend work may be required occasionally, but generally Monday through Friday.
• On-call availability may be requested.
• Local candidates are acceptable.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maryland.
• Minimum of 2 years of Home Health experience, including experience within the last year.
• Experience in a Home Care setting.
• Proficient with OASIS documentation.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Certifications & Compliance Requirements

• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (ARC, AHA, or US Department of Defense).
• May require ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC as applicable.
• N95 Fit Test within 1 year, updated annually.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually.
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season.
• COVID-19 vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required.

Background & Documentation Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check including all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years.
• Employment eligibility verification (E-Verify).
• Proof of identity (government-issued photo ID).
• Proof of auto insurance.
• Physical exam within the last 12 months.
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 1 year of start.
• Professional references within 2 years (2 references required for travel positions).
• Completion of skills checklist and competency exams as applicable.

Additional Notes

• Candidates may be required to sign facility-specific forms related to HIPAA and COVID-19 exemptions.
• Performance evaluations may be required if previously employed with the agency.
• Candidates must carry photo ID during hours of service.

This position is ideal for experienced home care RNs comfortable with geriatric patient populations and documentation requirements in a travel/contract role.