Travel Registered Nurse Home Health Job

Overview Registered Nurse, Home Health – Travel assignment in New Lenox, Illinois. Start date 08/03/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay $1,939–$2,090 per week. Guaranteed hours 40 per week. Shift: 5x8 Days (typical schedule Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. per assignment notes). Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital travel assignment with home health responsibilities. Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $1,939–$2,090 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 40 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 5x8 Days (Mon–Fri; 8:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.)
• Start date: 08/03/2026
• Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital with Home Health duties
• Local candidate review requested to prioritize nearby applicants

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care through the nursing process, including initial assessments and ongoing reevaluation of physical, psychosocial, environmental, and community resources.
• Initiate and modify Plan of Care in collaboration with the patient, physician, other disciplines, and caregivers; establish discharge plans.
• Supervise CNA and coordinate care with other health care workers as assigned.
• Complete OASIS data and deliver care in alignment with federal, state, and agency regulations; maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Assess educational needs of patients, families, and caregivers; implement appropriate teaching strategies; document per regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, safe care environment and uphold high standards of privacy and confidentiality; adhere to Standards of Conduct.

Requirements

• Active Illinois registered nursing license (must be active at submission; copy to be included in submission)
• Home Health experience required; OASIS and start-of-care experience strongly preferred
• BLS certification (active or willing to obtain)
• Valid driver's license and car insurance
• COVID-19 and influenza vaccines required; vaccination status must be documented in profile (declinations not approved)
• Resume required; skills checklist within 1 year; two supervisory references; active certifications and license documentation

Benefits and Support

• 40 hours guaranteed per week
• 13-week contract with potential extension opportunities
• No on-call requirement; no weekend shifts
• Local candidate prioritization for territory alignment
• Credentialing and onboarding support through the agency

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