Travel Home Health Registered Nurse
Saint Louis, MO
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract Position

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Setting: Home Health
• Shift: Days, 5 days a week, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (5x8)
• Patient Load: 5-20 visits per day on average
• Weekend Requirement: Every 4th weekend (Saturday and Sunday). When scheduled for a weekend, 2 days off are given around that weekend (e.g., Thursday and Monday).
• On-Call Requirement: Yes, 3-5 nights per month. On-call nights will not be scheduled on days off.
• Floating: No floating outside scope of practice.
• Territory Coverage: 40-80 miles radius.
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week.
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: 7 days notice required for contract termination before 13 weeks.

Experience & Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 1-2 years in Medical-Surgical (MS) or acute care experience OR minimum 1 year in home care experience.
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required. First-time travelers accepted.
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Licensing: Pending license accepted.
• Home Health Experience: Required.
• Patient Population: Diverse with high acuity patients and limited resources.

Clinical Skills & Knowledge

• Phlebotomy
• Pleurex, catheters, port access, maintenance and care
• PT/INR finger sticks
• Wound vac / wound care
• Ventilator knowledge
• Compression wraps / layered compression
• Cardiac care including CADD pumps, handheld devices, ECG monitoring, and telemetry interpretation
• Antibiotic infusion, lab draws, IV care, ostomy care, tube feeding, Foley care, disease management, patient education
• Cardiac infusions (inotropes, dobutamine, milrinone), IVP Lasix, post-op care

Documentation & Equipment

• Charting system: EPIC
• Scrub color: Royal blue for nurses
• Close-toed shoes and own stethoscope required
• Must return all issued supplies and equipment upon contract completion (e.g., laptop, cell phone, nursing bag, equipment)

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Government-issued ID and valid driver’s license required
• Criminal background check within 6 months required (7-year search including statewide and national checks)
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• Education verification of highest nursing degree required
• State-specific background checks and registries as applicable (Missouri and Illinois)
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, must include a comprehensive panel and be current throughout assignment
• Physical exam within 1 year of start required
• Fit mask testing required and must be renewed annually
• Immunizations and health documentation required:

  • Tdap (or Td for renewal)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination as applicable
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• Various facility-specific compliance documents including HIPAA, confidentiality, hand hygiene, dress code, and latex allergy questionnaires must be completed and signed prior to start
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests required and must be updated annually

Additional Notes

• Candidates will be placed on an every 4th weekend rotation and overnight on-call rotation (up to 5 nights/month)
• Mileage reimbursement provided for travel within the coverage radius
• Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)
• Employment application and unit-specific skills checklist required within 1 year of start
• Orientation modules (~16 hours) must be completed prior to start unless completed within the last year or worked at a BJC facility within 6 months

This position is ideal for RNs with home health experience seeking a travel contract in the Saint Louis, MO area with a structured schedule, weekend and on-call rotations, and a diverse patient population requiring advanced clinical skills.