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

Job Opportunity: Home Health Registered Nurse

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

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, 8 hours per day (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM), 5 days a week (40 hours/week)
• Patient Ratio: 1:1, with up to 6 patient visits per day (30 productivity points standard)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Schedule Notes:

  • No 4x10 or 3x12 shifts available
  • No weekend requirement
  • No on-call duties
  • No floating between units
  • Block scheduling not accommodated
• Local Candidates: Accepted within a 50-75 mile radius, considered local at the same rate
• Transportation: Must have own transportation; daily travel radius up to approximately 60 miles (60-90 minutes total drive time)
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Primary series plus one booster required

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oregon
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Home Health nursing, with experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with OASIS documentation in a Home Health setting

Facility & Work Environment

• Type of Facility: Home Health
• Attire: Business casual; scrubs allowed but not required; no jeans
• Charting Systems: EPIC Remote Client (laptop), Rover (phone app), and OASIS
• Parking: Free
• Mileage Reimbursement: IRS standard rates

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating fitness for duty
• Immunizations & Testing:

  • COVID-19 vaccination (primary series + booster)
  • Flu vaccine during flu season or signed declination
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years or declination
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer or declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer or declination)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
• Drug Screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start
• Respiratory Safety Clearance: Required annually for respirator use (travel only)
• Fit Mask Testing: Required annually for travel candidates; may be completed onsite

Background & Compliance

• Background Check: Must be completed within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, including SSN trace, death master index, sex offender registry, motor vehicle record, and state-specific abuse/neglect checks as applicable
• Education Verification: Required for nursing degree; international education requires diploma/transcripts or CES report
• State-Specific Checks: Required for Oregon and Washington placements, including WATCH and OBRA registry searches as applicable
• Employment Application: Must include at least last 5 years of employment with month/year format for dates worked

Additional Notes

• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off up to one shift per pay period (every two weeks)
• Float Policy: No floating required for this position
• Annual Training Modules: Not required for Home Health at this facility
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo with neutral background required prior to start
• References & Work History Verification: Required to support credentialing and compliance

This position is suitable for first-time travel nurses and local candidates within the specified radius. Candidates must be prepared for travel and have reliable transportation due to the geographic spread of patient visits.