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Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Largo, Florida
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 20 weeks

Job Description

Must have infusion experience.
Skilled home care experience required (private duty nursing experience only is not accepted).
Home health experience with OASIS training and experience required.
IV skills and wound care.
Experience with general medical diagnoses and high-risk diagnoses including:
- Heart Failure (HF)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Myocardial Infarction (MI)
- Pneumonia
- Stroke
Post-operative care.
Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification required.
Scrubs: Any solid color scrub.

Unit Information

Patient care includes cardiopulmonary assessment, basic wound care, ABI compression dressing, wound vac dressing, Pleurx/Aseptdrain care, Foley catheter change and care, staple/suture removal, glucometer use, pro-time machine use, SQ/IM injections, lab draw venipuncture, IV skills, PICC line or Midline care and dressing change, SQ port access/deaccess.
Skilled Home Care visits (Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Commercial insurance).
6-8 home skilled visits per day.
Shift hours vary based on HomeCare office needs:
- Monday - Friday 8 AM to 5 PM or 9 AM to 6 PM
- Thursday - Monday or Friday - Tuesday shifts
- Alternating weekend shifts
Documentation systems: BayCare Forms, BayCare Scheduling, Ace Timesheet.
Laptop, MiFi, and portable printers provided.

Requirements

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.
Valid driver’s license and reliable car required for home visits.
COVID-19 vaccination required or exemption form on file.
Flu shot required or declination on file; mask wearing mandatory at all times while at work.
Visits and hours are self-scheduled based on HomeCare office needs.

Certifications & Competencies

BCLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted.
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted (check unit requirements).
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted (if applicable).
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) (if applicable).
Electronic Fetal Monitoring (if applicable).
Stroke Education CEUs (8 total required for certain units).
NIH Stroke Certification (must be current).
mRS (Modified Rankin Scale) Certification (for stroke-related units).
CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) for Behavioral Health or Psych ER (may be completed onsite after start).
Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam (score 80%+).
Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (100% lethal arrhythmia score required for certain units).
Color Blind Testing (Relias exam required prior to start).
State License Primary Source Verification required.
NURSYS verification required for RNs and LVNs.

Health & Safety Requirements

Physical exam within 6 months of start.
Negative TB test (PPD, Qgold, or Tspot) within 10 weeks of start; chest X-ray and TB questionnaire if prior positive PPD.
Annual TB Questionnaire required in lieu of annual TB test.
Immunizations or titers required for:
- Rubeola (Measles)
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
- Varicella
Standard 9-panel drug test within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted).
Seasonal flu vaccination or declination with mask requirement.
COVID-19 vaccination or approved exemption required.
Respirator medical clearance annually if respirator use is required.

Documentation & Compliance

Valid driver’s license must remain current throughout assignment.
Residency Declaration Form required for out-of-state compact license holders.
Background check within 1 year, including SS trace, county searches, nationwide, sex offender, education verification.
Fingerprinting: Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start; must be current and renewed every 5 years.
Education verification required for all healthcare professionals.
Photo for badge required prior to start (clear, professional, solid background).
Personal or auto insurance required for Home Health positions.
BayCare Health MSP dress code and tobacco policy must be followed.
BayCare Online Learning Center modules must be completed prior to start (4-8 hours).
BayCare Health MSP fit mask acknowledgement required.
BayCare Home Care phlebotomy fact sheet provided and tested onsite.
BayCare EMR signature request form required for Home Health candidates.
References: 2 references from past 2 years required.
Employment application and skills checklist required.

Schedule & Work Environment

Home health visits with 6-8 patients per day.
Flexible scheduling with some weekend shifts and variable hours.
Use of technology including laptop, MiFi, and portable printers for documentation.

This position is ideal for RNs with home health and infusion experience who are comfortable managing complex cardiopulmonary and wound care patients in a home setting, with strong documentation and self-scheduling skills.