Home Health Registered Nurse
Saint Louis, Missouri
BJC Home Care Services

Job Opportunity: Home Health Registered Nurse

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Shift: Days, 5 days a week, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Patient Load: 5-20 visits per day on average
• Weekend Requirement: Work every 4th weekend (Saturday and Sunday). When scheduled for a weekend, 2 days off are provided around that weekend (e.g., Thursday and Monday).
• On-Call Requirement: Yes, 3-5 nights per month on-call. On-call nights will only be scheduled on days the nurse has worked (no call on days off).
• Float: No floating outside scope of practice.
• Mileage Radius: 40-80 miles coverage area. Mileage reimbursed.
• Locals Accepted: No
• Return to Origin (RTO) Restrictions: 7 days
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week

Required Experience & Skills

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri.
• Minimum of 1 year of home health experience, with experience in a home health setting within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• License: Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Missouri (pending licenses accepted).
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit or specialty (e.g., ACLS, PALS) but not specified as mandatory here.

Additional Requirements

• Must provide a government-issued driver’s license.
• Criminal background check required within 6 months of start date.
• Education verification of highest nursing degree required.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start required.
• Drug testing within 1 year of start required and must remain valid throughout assignment.
• Immunization and health documentation required including:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
• Fit mask testing (N95) required and must be renewed annually.
• Must complete facility-specific orientation and compliance training modules prior to start.
• Two professional references required.

Work Environment & Notes

• The position involves home health nursing with visits to patients’ homes within a 40-80 mile radius.
• Nurses will not float outside their scope of practice.
• Weekend and on-call rotations are part of the schedule.
• Candidates must be prepared to return all issued equipment upon contract completion.
• At least 7 days’ notice required to terminate contract before 13 weeks.

This opportunity is ideal for a Registered Nurse with home health experience seeking a travel contract in Missouri with a structured schedule and diverse patient care responsibilities.