Home Health Registered Nurse
Tampa, Florida
BayCare HomeCare - Tampa

Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract Position

Location: Tampa, Florida
Contract Length: 20 weeks

Job Description

• Must have infusion experience.
• Skilled home care experience required (private duty nursing experience only not accepted).
• Home health experience with OASIS training and experience required.
• IV skills and wound care.
• Experience with general medical diagnoses and high-risk diagnoses including:

  • Heart Failure (HF)
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Myocardial Infarction (MI)
  • Pneumonia
  • Stroke
• Post-operative care.
• BCLS certification required.
• Scrubs: Any solid color scrub.

Unit Information

• Patient care includes cardiopulmonary assessment, basic wound care, ABI compression dressing, wound vac dressing, Pleurx/Aseptdrain care, Foley catheter change and care, staple/suture removal, glucometer use, pro-time machine use, SQ/IM injections, lab draw venipuncture, IV skills, PICC line or Midline care and dressing change, SQ port access/deaccess.
• Skilled Home Care visits (Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Commercial insurance).
• 6-8 home skilled visits per day.
• Shift hours vary based on HomeCare office needs:

  • Monday - Friday 8 AM to 5 PM or 9 AM to 6 PM
  • Thursday - Monday or Friday - Tuesday shifts
  • Alternating weekend shifts
• Visits and hours are self-scheduled based on office needs.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience (home health and infusion experience emphasized).
• Valid driver’s license and reliable car required for home visits.
• COVID-19 vaccination required or exemption form on file.
• Flu shot required or declination on file; mask wearing mandatory at all times while at work.

Certifications & Competencies

• Required:

  • BCLS (Basic Life Support)
• Preferred/As applicable:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
  • NIH Stroke Certification
  • mRS (Modified Rankin Scale) Certification
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) for Behavioral Health or Psych ER (MAB can substitute for ER only)
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam (score 80% or higher).
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (100% lethal arrhythmia score required for certain units).
• Color Blind Testing (Relias Color Blind Exam required prior to start).
• Competency Exams relevant to profession and unit.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 6 months of start.
• Negative TB test (PPD, Qgold, or Tspot) within 10 weeks of start; chest X-ray and TB questionnaire if prior positive PPD.
• Annual TB Questionnaire required in lieu of annual TB test.
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Standard 9 Panel Drug Test within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted).
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or declination with mask requirement.
• COVID-19 vaccination or approved exemption.
• Respirator medical clearance annually if respirator use is required.

Documentation & Compliance

• Valid driver’s license must remain current throughout assignment.
• Background checks including SS trace, county searches, nationwide, sex offender, education verification, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG required within 1 year of start.
• Foreign equivalency evaluation required if education completed outside USA or Puerto Rico.
• Primary source verification of nursing license required.
• NURSYS verification required for all RNs.
• Fingerprinting: Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint results required prior to start; Livescan electronic fingerprinting recommended if not already cleared.
• Photo for badge required prior to start (clear, professional, solid background).
• Personal or auto insurance required and must be current for home health positions.
• BayCare Health MSP dress code and tobacco policy must be followed.
• Completion of BayCare Online Learning Center modules required prior to start (4-8 hours; deadline is Thursday prior to start).
• BayCare Health MSP fit mask acknowledgement required.
• BayCare Health MSP EMR signature request form required for home health candidates.
• References: 2 references from past 2 years required.
• Employment application and skills checklist required.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit prior travel experience required.

Summary

This is a travel/contract Registered Nurse position in Tampa, Florida, focused on skilled home health care with infusion and wound care expertise. The role requires at least 1 year of relevant nursing experience, valid driver’s license, and multiple certifications including BCLS. Candidates must be able to self-schedule visits and comply with extensive health, safety, and documentation requirements.