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Home Health RN
Tucson, Arizona
Amedisys Home Health

$2,138-2,462/week

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Registered Nurse - Home Health (RN Home Health)

Location: Tucson, Arizona (North Tucson territory) Contract Length: 13 weeks Employment Type: Travel/Contract Reason for Opening: Census growth and filling RN vacancies

Schedule and Hours

Day shift, 5x8 hours (8:00 to 17:00), 40 hours per week
Standard schedule: Monday to Friday
Alternate 4x10 schedule (Friday to Monday) at some western-territory locations
No weekend rotation
On-call rotation: 1 to 2 days per week, plus 1 weekend on-call per month
No guaranteed hours. If census is low, contact the Account Manager about floating to a nearby clinic for additional hours.

Role Details

Provide home visits and attend periodic office meetings
Average daily caseload: 5 to 8 patients; typically 5 to 10 patients per day
Weekly productivity expectation: 31 to 34 points (another listing states 30 points)
Case types: start of care, wound care, follow-up visits, and other adult home health or hospice services
Estimated travel: about 500 miles per week
Dress code: scrubs

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Arizona
Minimum of one year of home health experience, with home health experience within the last year
One completed travel assignment
CPR and BLS certifications
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Experience working with adult patients
Valid driver's license
Experience with Homecare Homebase (HCHB) charting software
Experience with OASIS

About Tucson, AZ

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

Cost of Living

Tucson's cost of living is 6% lower than the national average, making it more affordable.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer average highs are around 100°F, while winter average lows are around 40°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Tucson, with options available in various neighborhoods.

Transportation

Tucson is car-friendly, but public transportation options are limited.
A car is recommended for getting around.

Demographics

Tucson has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues include allergies due to desert flora and sun-related conditions.
There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of the University of Arizona and healthcare facilities.

Things to Do

Tucson offers a variety of activities including diverse restaurants, art galleries, music venues, and sports events.
Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the canyons, streams, and foothills, visit Catalina State Park, hike Mt.
Lemmon, and even ski and snowboard in the winter.

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