Home Health Registered Nurse
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Compassus Home Health

Job Opportunity: Home Health Registered Nurse

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Home Health)
• Shift: Friday/Saturday/Sunday or Saturday/Sunday/Monday
• Hours: Approximately 12-hour shifts, 40 hours guaranteed per week
• Visits: 2 Start of Care (SOC) visits per day plus an additional 2 visits on average
• Patient Population: Geriatric cases
• Territory: Up to a 60-mile radius from the office/hub
• Dress Code: Scrubs (any color), no jeans
• Technology Provided: iPad provided for charting; cell phones not allowed
• Charting Deadline: All charting must be completed by 9 AM the following morning
• Communication: Timely communication is required
• Mileage: Reimbursed at IRS standard rate
• Locals: Local nurses accepted at travel rate
• On-call: None
• Holidays: No holiday shifts required
• Flexibility: Travelers must be flexible with territory coverage

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in Home Health nursing within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Experience with Homecare Homebase (HCHB) electronic medical record system

Compliance and Background Requirements

• Background checks must be completed within 90 days of start and updated annually, including:

  • SSN Trace
  • County searches for last 7 years of residence/work/school
  • FACIS Level 1
  • Nationwide Sex Offender Registry
  • Motor Vehicle Records (MVR)
  • Education and Work History Verification
  • State-specific searches as applicable (e.g., Kentucky, Virginia, Indiana, New Hampshire, South Carolina)
• Fingerprinting may be required depending on state placement, with specific instructions for some states
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 90 days of start
• Education verification of highest degree related to profession required
• Employment history verification for 7 years required with no gaps
• Professional references required (2 for travel/allied/per diem acute care; 1 for per diem non-acute care) within 2 years of start

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within the last 12 months (not required annually)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start (chest X-ray within 5 years if positive PPD)
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant acceptable)
• Flu seasonal vaccination or facility-specific declination form required during flu season
• COVID vaccination or facility-specific declination required

Additional Requirements

• Proof of current auto insurance required due to driving responsibilities
• Signed acknowledgment of Orientation Safety Manual (updated annually)
• Completion of facility-specific Acceptable Use Policy prior to start
• Facility-specific forms may be required depending on placement state

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for an experienced Home Health Registered Nurse with at least 1 year of recent home health experience and prior travel experience. The role involves weekend shifts with a focus on geriatric patients, requires proficiency with OASIS and HCHB EMR, and demands flexibility in travel within a 60-mile radius. Compliance with extensive background checks, health screenings, and immunization requirements is mandatory. The position offers guaranteed 40 hours per week with mileage reimbursement and requires timely charting and communication.