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Home Health RN
Asheville, North Carolina
CarePartners Home Health

$1,985-2,472/week

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Registered Nurse - Home Health

Location: Asheville, North Carolina (Franklin/Macon County area)
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

Provide nursing care in a home health setting with patient visits averaging 5-6 per day.
Call requirements: every 6-7 weeks for one week at night (5pm-8am) including that weekend. No night visits are made from the office.
Work schedule: Monday through Friday, daytime hours.
Documentation system used: HCHB.
Patient care involves home health and hospice experience.
Must have a reliable vehicle for patient visits.
Dress code: Nursing scrubs in navy blue or navy/white.

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
Minimum 2 years of Home Health nursing experience, including experience within the last year
Hospice experience
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
HHCCA - De-escalation Skills - Healthcare Setting
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Valid Driver's License

Additional Information

The unit serves approximately 100 patients.
Home health experience is essential; hospice experience is preferred.
The work environment includes unit secretaries and tech support availability.
No specialized equipment required.
Floating policy details not specified.

Summary

This travel RN position focuses on home health nursing with hospice experience in the Franklin/Macon County area of North Carolina. The role requires a reliable vehicle for patient visits, adherence to a specific dress code, and the ability to cover night call shifts periodically. Candidates must hold an active RN license, have at least 2 years of nursing experience, and current BLS certification.

About Asheville, NC

As a Travel Home Health Nurse in Asheville, NC here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages may be slightly lower than in some larger cities, but they generally match up well with the cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs around 84°F and lows around 63°F.
Winter highs average around 47°F with lows around 28°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.

Transportation

Car friendliness with easy access to highways and parking.
Limited public transportation options, so a car is recommended for getting around.

Demographics

Asheville is known for its diversity and has a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of pollen in the area.
There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of several healthcare facilities.

Things to Do

Abundance of restaurants, vibrant art and music scenes, various sports activities, and ample outdoor opportunities such as hiking, camping, and river activities.

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