Home Health Registered Nurse
Newport News, Virginia
Riverside Home Health Newport News

Job Opportunity: Home Health Registered Nurse

Location: Newport News, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Day (Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
Hours: 40 hours per week (5 days x 8 hours)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work schedule includes Monday through Friday with every third weekend required.
• Locals are eligible to apply at the same rate.
• Must have a minimum of one recent year of home health nursing experience.
• Experience with OASIS (Outcome and Assessment Information Set) documentation is required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent experience in a Home Health setting.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross (online CPR not accepted).
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Experience with OASIS (Outcome and Assessment Information Set) documentation.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years, updated annually.
• Driving record from the state of license issuance required, with a minimum of 3 years driving experience.
• Virginia State Police National Criminal Background Check fingerprint results required.
• Drug screen within the last 12 months.
• Physical exam within the last 12 months.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within the last 12 months; if positive TB test, additional clearance documentation required.
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or facility-specific declination)
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (October 1 – March 31) unless approved medical or religious exemption is granted.
• COVID vaccine series preferred; if no vaccine, facility-specific declination form required.

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge must meet specific guidelines (recent, professional attire, neutral background, no hats/headphones, clear face visibility).
• Must review and sign facility policies including:

  • Confidentiality Agreement
  • Scrub Colors Policy
  • Safety Brochure
  • Dress Code Policy
  • Drug-Free Policy
  • Hand Washing Hygiene Policy
• Lifelong Care, Home Health, and Hospice positions require sworn disclosure and Virginia State Police check updated annually.
• TB LTBI clearance letter signed by a physician required if TB positive.
• Vaccination exemption requests must be approved by the facility.

Additional Notes

• Orientation includes pass/fail computer-based learning (CBL) tests; multiple attempts allowed.
• Candidates must complete all required documentation and compliance items at least 5 days prior to start date.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with home health expertise seeking a travel contract in Virginia.