Home Health RN
Newport News, VA
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Home Health Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Newport News, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Travel/contract Registered Nurse role in home health setting
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (5 days/week, 8 hours/day)
• Every 4th weekend rotation required
• Mileage reimbursed at IRS rate
• Locals allowed at the same rate

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Home Health, including experience within the last year
• Experience with OASIS in a Home Health setting
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within one year of start date, updated annually
• Driving record from state of license issuance required, including at least 5 years of driving history
• Virginia State Police Check must be completed and cleared prior to start
• Fingerprinting via Virginia State Police National Criminal Background Check (effective 7/15/2025)
• Drug screen within the last 12 months (specific panels required)
• Physical exam within the last 12 months
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within last 12 months; if positive, clearance letter signed by physician required
• Required vaccinations or proof of immunity:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines, titer, or history of chickenpox)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (10/1–3/31) with strict deadlines; medical or religious exemptions accepted with approval
• COVID vaccination series preferred

Orientation and Competency Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific orientation including:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (within 1 year of start)
  • Core competency testing and pass/fail testing (EKG/Medication) as applicable
  • Acknowledgement of pass/fail testing required for all clinical positions
• Photo for badge must meet specific professional standards (recent, clear, neutral background, no hats/headphones, etc.)
• Review and sign facility policies prior to start:

  • Confidentiality Agreement
  • Scrub Colors
  • Safety Brochure
  • Dress Code Policy
  • Drug-Free Policy
  • Hand Washing Hygiene Policy
  • Sworn Disclosure (for home health and hospice roles)

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Candidates must have a clean driving record and valid driver’s license due to travel to patient homes
• Stroke education CEUs and advanced certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP, EFM) are not specified as required for this home health role

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with home health and OASIS experience seeking a travel contract opportunity in Virginia with a structured weekday schedule and weekend rotation.