Home Health RN
Portland, ME
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health

Location

• Portland, Maine

Employment Type

• Travel contract
• Contract length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Home Health Care (Pediatric focus)
• Number of openings: 5
• Shift: Day shift, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Weekly guaranteed hours: 40
• Weekend schedule options (based on agency needs):

  • Every other weekend rotation with a weekday off
  • Tuesday–Saturday with Sunday and Monday off
  • Sunday–Thursday with Friday and Saturday off
• Call requirements: No overnight call; callback 2–4 times per month between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM if needed (notification by 5:00 PM)

Patient Care & Workload

• Patient caseload: 20–25 patients managed, with an expectation of 5–6 visits per day
• Patient types: Adult medical-surgical, oncology, cardiac, neurological, respiratory, wound care, gastrointestinal, genitourinary
• Equipment provided: Laptop, iPhone, nursing supply bin, nursing bag with vital signs equipment, INR machine, and agency bag (all must be returned at contract end)
• Electronic Medical Record system: EPIC

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Maine
• Minimum 2 years of Home Health experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS certification
• Experience with EPIC electronic medical record system
• Experience with OASIS documentation system

Preferred Skills

• IV therapy
• Tube feeding
• VAC dressings
• Compression wraps
• Port access care
• Ostomy care
• Chest tube management
• Post-catheterization care
• Lab draws

Work Environment & Expectations

• Patient-focused, organized, collaborative team approach
• Strong communication skills
• Good time management and documentation abilities
• Open to feedback for improving practice and workflow

Dress Code

• Business casual or scrubs (any color)
• No jeans, open-toed shoes, or clothing with holes allowed