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Job Opportunity: Home Health Registered Nurse

Location: Tampa, Florida
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 20 weeks

Job Description

Seeking a Registered Nurse with home health and infusion experience. This role involves skilled home care visits with a focus on patients with general medical diagnoses and high-risk conditions such as heart failure, COPD, myocardial infarction, pneumonia, and stroke. Post-operative care is also required.

Key Responsibilities

Perform cardiopulmonary assessments
Provide basic wound care including ABI compression dressing, wound vac dressing, and Pleurx/Aseptdrain care
Foley catheter care and changes
Staple and suture removal
Use of glucometer and pro-time machine
Administer SQ/IM injections
Lab draw venipuncture
IV skills including PICC line or Midline care and dressing changes
SQ port access/deaccess
Conduct 6-8 skilled home visits per day
Self-schedule visits and hours based on office needs

Work Schedule

Monday to Friday, varying shifts (8am-5pm or 9am-6pm)
Some shifts may include Thursday to Monday or Friday to Tuesday
Alternating weekend shifts

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Florida
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Minimum 1 year of home health nursing experience within the last year, including OASIS training
Experience working with high-risk patients
Experience in home care and home health settings
Infusion experience and IV skills
Proficient in wound care
Experience with myocardial infarction (MI) patients
Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association

Certifications & Competencies

BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted (verify if required)
Stroke Education CEUs (8 total hours/credits) including NIH Stroke Certification and mRS (Modified Rankin Scale) as applicable
Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam (score 80% or higher)
Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (100% lethal arrhythmia score) if applicable
Color Blind Testing (Relias) prior to start
CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) if applicable

Health & Compliance Requirements

Physical exam within 6 months of start
Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 10 weeks of start (annual TB questionnaire required)
Immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
Standard 9-panel drug test within 30 days of start
Seasonal flu vaccination or declination with mask requirement
COVID-19 vaccination or approved exemption
Respirator medical clearance if respirator use is required

Documentation & Background Checks

Background check within 1 year including education verification and employment history
Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start
Foreign equivalency evaluation if education was completed outside the US or Puerto Rico
Two professional references from the past 2 years
Employment application and skills checklist required
Photo for badge (professional, clear, solid background)
Personal or auto insurance current and active during assignment

Additional Information

Scrubs: Any solid color
Laptop, MiFi, and portable printers provided for documentation
Documentation and scheduling systems will be used for visit tracking and timesheets
Candidates must complete required online modules prior to start (approx. 4-8 hours)
Mask wearing is mandatory in the workplace if flu vaccine is declined

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with strong home health experience, infusion skills, and the ability to manage a varied patient population in a community setting.

Facility

BayCare HomeCare - Tampa

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About Tampa, FL

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

Cost of Living

Tampa's cost of living is slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the cost of living, providing a good balance for residents.

Weather

In summer, average highs are around 90°F and lows are around 75°F.
In winter, average highs are around 70°F and lows are around 50°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are easy to find in Tampa, with a variety of options available for travel nurses.

Transportation

Tampa is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and highways.
Public transportation options include buses and a streetcar line in downtown Tampa.

Demographics

Tampa is a diverse city with a wide range of ages.
Common health issues may include allergies due to the subtropical climate.
Tampa has a large population of travel nurses due to its numerous healthcare facilities.

Things to Do

Tampa offers a wide range of activities including diverse restaurants, art galleries, music venues, sports events, and outdoor activities such as paddling, biking, hiking, and visiting attractions like Busch Gardens and ZooTampa at Lowery Park.

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