Home Health Registered Nurse
Lexington, Virginia
Carilion Clinic Home Care

Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel/Contract

Location: Lexington, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (40 hours/week)

Job Overview

• Provide home health nursing care to patients recovering from surgery, managing chronic illness, or requiring post-hospitalization care.
• Typical daily patient volume: 6-7 patients on busy days.
• Work involves significant travel and driving between patient homes in a rural area. Mileage reimbursed at $0.50/mile.
• May float to other offices as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia.
• Minimum of 2 years of Home Health nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year.
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Proficient in nursing assessment and documentation, including experience with OASIS in a Home Health setting.

Scheduling and Work Conditions

• Standard workweek: Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
• Weekend work: Preferably one weekend per month if possible.
• Locals living within 100 miles accepted but limited to one 13-week assignment with no extension eligibility.
• Facility may call off one shift every two weeks.
• First-time travelers are not accepted; prior travel experience is required.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• I-9 or attestation required.
• Valid Driver’s License or State ID with an address within 100 miles of the facility required.
• Background check covering the last 7 years required within 1 year of start date.
• E-Verify or attestation required.
• Education verification of highest earned degree required.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, confirming freedom from communicable diseases.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start; updated annually.
• Fit test for mask within 1 year of start, updated annually.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start.
• Required immunizations or positive titers for: Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
• Seasonal flu vaccination documentation or signed declination form required during flu season.
• Two clinical references required.
• Completion of employment application/resume and annual skills checklist.
• Photo for badge must be professional with a plain background.
• Completion of facility-specific compliance and confidentiality agreements within 48 hours of signing.
• Review of contract staff orientation manual prior to start.

Additional Notes

• Candidates living less than 50 miles from the facility are subject to specific assignment and pay rate conditions.
• All requests for time off must be submitted with the application and are subject to facility approval.
• Virginia State Police Search will be completed onsite on the first day of orientation; no pre-start action required.

This position is ideal for experienced Home Health RNs comfortable with rural travel and providing comprehensive post-acute care in patients’ homes.