Home Health RN
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Amedisys

Job Opportunity: Home Health Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide and coordinate home nursing care according to physician orders and agency policies.
• Supervise and evaluate Home Health Aides and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses.
• Average patient load: 5-8 patients per day.
• Types of visits: Start of Care, Wound Care, Follow-up Visits, etc.
• Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (5x8 hours).
• Weekend rotation: Approximately 1 weekend per month (varies by location and profession).
• On-call requirement: Approximately 1 weekend per month (varies by location and profession).
• Must be willing to travel up to 75 miles from home clinic; average daily travel 40-50 miles, up to 100 miles per day. Mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rate (patient-to-patient travel reimbursed; commute to/from first and last patient is not).
• Dress code: Scrubs.
• Charting system: Proficiency required in HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) used within the last 6 months; RNs must also be proficient in OASIS. Retraining required if last use was over 6 months ago.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia (license must be in hand; pending licenses not accepted).
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum of 1 year of recent experience in Home Health nursing, including experience within the last year.
• Hospice experience is preferred.
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC).
• Proficient with HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) and OASIS documentation systems.

Additional Requirements & Compliance

• Must complete a comprehensive background check including:

  • 7-year residential/work/school history verification.
  • State-specific criminal background checks and sex offender registry searches.
  • Drug screening (10-panel).
  • Fingerprinting as required by state regulations.
• Required health documentation:

  • Physical exam within 12 months prior to start.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months.
  • Proof of immunizations or titers for Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or documented declination.
  • COVID-19 vaccination series or documented declination.
• Must review and sign various compliance, confidentiality, privacy, and policy documents prior to start.
• Must provide notarized state-specific release forms for background checks where applicable (e.g., Virginia State Police search).
• Two professional references required.
• Verification of at least two most recent employers or last 7 years of work history.

Work Environment & Notes

• Home visits with periodic office meetings.
• Coverage needed due to workload and hiring/training of new RNs.
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate.
• Contract assignments typically 13 weeks in length.
• Some positions may have alternative shift schedules (e.g., 4x10s Friday-Monday), but most are standard 5x8 Monday-Friday.
• Must be comfortable working independently in a home health setting.

This position is ideal for experienced home health RNs seeking travel assignments with a reputable agency, requiring strong clinical skills, independence, and proficiency in home health documentation systems.