Travel Nurse RN - Home Health
Eureka, California
Compassus Providence Humboldt Home Health

Job Opportunity: Home Health Registered Nurse

Location: Eureka, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Specialty: Home Health Nursing
• Minimum Years of Experience: 1 year, recent experience required
• OASIS and HCHB EMR experience required
• Average Patients per Day: 5-7 (to be confirmed during interview)
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• Types of Cases: Geriatric
• First-time travelers NOT accepted
• Weekly minimum productivity: 30 points
• On-call required (details to be discussed during interview)
• Territory: Up to a 60-mile radius from the office/hub
• Locals accepted at travel pay rate
• Dress Code: Scrubs (any color), no jeans
• Cell phone use: Not allowed; iPad provided for charting
• Mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rate
• All charting must be completed by 9 AM the following morning
• Timely communication is required
• Flexibility with territory expected

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
• Minimum 1 year of recent Home Health nursing experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Experience with OASIS
• NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP)
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Compliance and Background Requirements

• Background checks including SSN trace, county searches (last 7 years), FACIS Level 1, nationwide sex offender, motor vehicle records, education and work history verification (some verifications may be grandfathered if previously completed)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 90 days of start
• HHS/OIG check within 90 days of start
• Fingerprinting as required by state regulations (specific rules for Alaska, Connecticut, Washington)
• Education verification of highest degree related to profession
• State-specific criminal history and abuse registry checks as applicable
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug test within 12 months of start
• Physical exam within last 12 months (not required annually)
• Fit mask test (N95 accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (or TB questionnaire if applicable)
• Immunizations or titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination or facility-specific declination form required during flu season
• COVID vaccination or facility-specific declination required
• Proof of current auto insurance required due to driving responsibilities

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references within 2 years for travel, allied, or per diem acute care roles
• 1 professional reference for per diem non-acute care roles
• Full 7 years of work history documented with no gaps
• Annual skills checklist and competency exams as applicable
• Signed orientation safety manual acknowledgment (updated annually)
• Compliance with agency background attestation and acceptable use policies

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not accepted for first-time travelers; must have completed at least one prior travel contract
• Flexibility with territory and timely communication are critical for success in this role
• All charting and documentation deadlines are strict and must be adhered to

This position is ideal for experienced Home Health RNs who have recent clinical experience, are comfortable with geriatric patient care, and are looking for a travel contract opportunity in Northern California.