Travel Nurse RN - Home Health
Gulfport, MS
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Position Overview

The Travel Registered Nurse (RN) provides skilled home health and hospice nursing care to patients across assigned counties. This role includes comprehensive OASIS assessments, wound management, PICC line care, and all professional RN duties required to deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered care in the home setting. The RN works independently in the field while collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Top Responsibilities & Daily Duties

Clinical & Nursing Care

• Perform comprehensive OASIS assessments in accordance with CMS and home health guidelines
• Provide skilled nursing care including, but not limited to:
  • Wound assessment and wound care management
  • PICC line care, maintenance, and monitoring
  • Medication administration and evaluation
  • Monitoring patient condition and clinical progress
• Identify patient needs and implement nursing interventions consistent with the plan of care
• Recognize changes in patient condition and communicate findings promptly to the care team

Home Health & Hospice Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate care that aligns with home health and hospice standards
• Support patients and families with education related to diagnosis, treatment, and care plans
• Assist with symptom management and comfort‑focused care when applicable
• Ensure patient safety and adherence to clinical best practices

Documentation & Compliance

• Accurately document all patient visits, assessments, and interventions in accordance with agency and regulatory standards
• Complete clinical documentation in a timely and thorough manner
• Maintain compliance with state, federal, and organizational policies

Care Coordination & Travel

• Coordinate care with physicians, case managers, and interdisciplinary team members
• Travel daily to patient homes throughout assigned counties
• Visit multiple patients per shift as scheduled

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• CPR certification required
• Ability to perform all duties of a professional RN in a home‑based setting
• Willingness to travel within assigned coverage areas

Preferred Skills & Attributes (Nice to Have)

• Home health experience
• Strong assessment and clinical decision‑making skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication and time‑management skills
• Flexibility and adaptability in a travel role

Dress Code

• Royal blue scrub pants
• Various colors permitted for scrub tops

Coverage Area

• Mississippi Counties:
  • Grenada
  • Montgomery
  • Carroll

Schedule

• Days: Monday – Friday
• Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• On‑Call / Weekends: None

Mileage Reimbursement

• Yes — mileage reimbursed between visits, from first patient to last patient daily