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

Registered Nurse - Home Health (Travel/Contract)

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Days, 5x8 (08:00 - 16:30)
• Patient Visits: 5-20 visits per day on average
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year (1-2 years Med Surg or acute care experience OR minimum 1 year home care experience required)
• First-timers Accepted: Yes
• Weekend Requirement: Every 4th weekend (Saturday and Sunday). When scheduled for weekend, 2 days off around it (Thursday and Monday).
• On-call Requirement: Yes, 3-5 nights per month. On-call nights only scheduled if worked that day (no call on days off).
• Floating: No floating outside scope of practice
• Locals Accepted: No
• Territory Coverage: 40-80 miles radius
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours/week
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: 7 days notice to terminate contract before 13 weeks

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - Required
• Pending License Accepted: Yes
• Additional Certifications (may be required depending on unit):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
  • IV Certification (for LPN/LVN if applicable)
  • CPI or MAB (Crisis Prevention Institute or Management of Assaultive Behavior) if applicable
• State License Verification: Primary source verification required (Missouri licenses via NURSYS)
• Background Checks: Criminal background check within 6 months, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, education verification, state-specific searches as applicable

Experience & Skills Required

• Home health experience required
• Skilled in:

  • Phlebotomy
  • Pleurex, catheters, port access and maintenance
  • PT/INR finger sticks
  • Wound vac and wound care
  • Ventilator knowledge
  • Compression wraps/layered compression
  • Cardiac care including CADD pumps, handheld ECG monitor, telemetry interpretation
• Experience with diverse, high acuity patient population with limited resources
• Teams may include:

  • MS Team: Antibiotic infusion, lab draws, IV care, ostomy care, tube feeding, wound vac, Foley care, disease management, patient education
  • Cardiac Team: Infusions (inotropes, dobutamine, milrinone), IVP Lasix, post-op care

Equipment & Uniform

• Scrub color: Royal blue for nurses
• Close-toed shoes required
• Must have own stethoscope
• Charting system: EPIC

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued ID (Driver’s License required for Home Health)
• Criminal background check and various state-specific background checks
• Education verification of highest nursing degree
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, must include specific panels and be current throughout assignment
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray (2 negative PPDs or T-Spot/Q-Gold 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
• Various facility-specific documents including HIPAA acknowledgement, confidentiality form, latex allergy questionnaire, hand hygiene policy, dress code policy, and orientation modules (approx. 16 hours) completed prior to start
• Return of all issued equipment (laptop, cell phone, nursing bag, supplies) required at contract end

Additional Notes

• Mileage reimbursement provided for travel within 40-80 miles radius
• Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)
• Unit-specific competency exams and skills checklists required and must be updated annually
• Candidates must adhere to facility policies including fingernail and dress code policies or risk being sent home

This position offers a structured home health nursing role with a focus on high acuity patients, requiring strong clinical skills in infusion, wound care, and cardiac care, with a supportive schedule including every 4th weekend and on-call rotations.