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

Job Opportunity: Home Health Registered Nurse

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

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, 8 hours per day (5x8 hour shifts, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM)
• Patient Ratio: 1:1, with up to 6 patient visits per day (30 productivity points standard)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Weekend Requirement: No
• On-Call: No
• Floating: No floating between units required
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals Accepted: Yes, within 50-75 mile radius considered local
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off up to one shift every two weeks
• Transportation: Must have own transportation; daily travel radius up to 60 miles (60-90 minutes total drive time)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Oregon
• Minimum 1 year of Home Health nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Experience with OASIS documentation
• Experience 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

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Check: Must be completed within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; includes SSN trace, death master index, nationwide checks, motor vehicle record, and others as applicable
• Education Verification: Required for nursing degree; international education requires diploma/transcript or CES report
• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating ability to work with or without accommodation
• Drug Testing: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start; instant tests acceptable
• Immunizations & Health:

  • TDAP within 10 years (declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months (annual updates required)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season (declination accepted)
• Respiratory Safety Clearance: Required annually for travel staff; virtual questionnaire reviewed by healthcare professional
• Fit Mask Testing: Required annually; onsite testing available if no recent record
• References: Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment within last 3 years in comparable specialty/setting
• Employment Application: Must include at least last 5 years of employment with month/year format for dates

Additional Notes

• Scheduling: No 4x10 or 3x12 shifts available
• Floating Policy: Not required for this position
• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated
• Pending Licenses: Accepted only if both OR and WA licenses are held
• COVID Policy: Facility requires vaccination plus booster; declinations not accepted for this role
• Travel Experience: First-time travelers accepted; prior travel experience not required

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with home health experience who holds dual licensure in Oregon and Washington, is comfortable with day shifts, and has strong documentation skills including Oasis. The role offers a structured schedule with no weekend or on-call requirements and supports local candidates within a reasonable commuting distance.