Home Health Registered Nurse
Owings Mills, Maryland
HomeCare Maryland

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Owings Mills, Maryland
Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Description

• Provide nursing care covering Baltimore County and some areas in the city.
• Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
• Productivity expectation: 30 points per week.
• Possible on-call requirement (contractors may be asked to sign up if needed).
• Weekend work may be required occasionally but generally Monday-Friday.
• Patient population: Geriatric patients.
• Expected daily visit volume: Approximately 6 visits per day.
• Local candidates are acceptable.

Requirements

• Experience: 3 years of home care nursing experience (higher end of 2-3 years stated).
• Experience with OASIS documentation.
• Must hold a valid Maryland or compact RN license.
• Must have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle required.

Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support) required (ARC, AHA, or US Department of Defense accepted).
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC certifications as required (not explicitly stated as mandatory for this role).
• State License verification and NURSYS verification required.

Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of I9 or attestation.
• Government-issued photo ID required during hours of service.
• Background check: 7-year criminal history check including SS trace, counties, nationwide, sex offender, FACIS Level 3.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for contract renewals.
• Education verification upon client request.
• Auto insurance documentation required.
• Physical exam within the last 12 months (not required annually).
• N95 Fit Mask test within 1 year of start, updated annually (can be done onsite).
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually.
• Immunizations or titers required: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
• 9-panel drug screen within 1 year of start.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or documented exemption required during flu season.
• COVID-19 vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required.

Additional Notes

• References: 2 professional references required within 2 years for travel positions.
• Performance evaluations required if previously worked with the agency over 1 year.
• Skills checklist and internal evaluations may be required depending on tenure.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.

This position is ideal for experienced home care RNs with strong documentation skills and the ability to manage a geriatric patient caseload in a travel/contract role.