Home Health Registered Nurse
Medford, Oregon
Providence Home Health Services - Medford

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Home Health)

Location: Medford, Oregon
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Start Date: ASAP
• Shift: 8-hour day shifts only (no 4x10 or 3x12 shifts)
• Patient Ratio: 1:1 (may visit up to 6 patients per day; 30 productivity points standard)
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year of skilled home health nursing experience
• First-Time Travelers: Not accepted
• Weekend Requirement: No weekends required
• Certifications Required: BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
• On-Call: Not required
• Floating: No floating between units required
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals Accepted: Yes, within 50-75 mile radius considered local
• Pending License: Accepted (confirm restrictions with hiring manager)
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off up to one shift per pay period (every two weeks)

Special Requirements

• Must have own transportation
• Client grouping minimizes drive time; occasional travel radius may exceed 50 miles
• COVID-19 vaccination required: primary series plus one booster
• Experience with OASIS documentation required (please note if no OASIS experience)

Facility Highlights

• Type: Home Health
• Attire: Any color scrubs allowed
• Charting System: EPIC and OASIS
• Parking: Free
• Mileage Reimbursement: IRS standard

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Check: Within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must be updated annually
• Education Verification: Required for all candidates; nursing degree verification for RNs
• Licenses: Must have valid state license; NURSYS verification required for RNs
• Certifications: BCLS required; ACLS, PALS, NRP, and others as applicable per clinical track
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start (signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO)
  • Immunizations: TDAP, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B (or declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Drug screen: 10-panel within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
  • Seasonal Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations or declinations required
  • Respirator fit testing required for travel candidates (updated annually)
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty within last 3 years
• Employment Application: Must include at least last 5 years of employment with explanations for gaps or overlaps

Training & Competency Requirements

• Completion of Providence Health and Services WorkRamp modules prior to start, including:

  • Core regulatory requirements for Home Health
  • Specialty-specific modules as applicable
  • EPIC training modules (must be completed within a week of orientation)
• Competency exams as applicable (medication, pharmacology, fetal monitoring for L&D nurses, etc.)

Additional Notes

• Facility may require completion of float policy acknowledgment (though floating is not expected for this role)
• Must comply with all state-specific background and licensing requirements
• Badge photo required for facility ID
• Physical and health documentation must be current and compliant with Providence standards

This position is ideal for experienced Home Health RNs who meet the certification and documentation requirements and are ready to work day shifts in the Medford, OR area with a reputable home health provider.