Travel Nurse RN - Home Health - $2,846 per week in Smyrna, DE

Registered Nurse (RN) | Home Health
Location: Smyrna, DE
Agency: TalentBurst, Inc.
Pay: $2,846 per week
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 14 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with TalentBurst, Inc. to find a qualified Home Health RN in Smyrna, Delaware, 19977!

Job Description – Registered Nurse (Home Health) | Smyrna Health & Wellness Center, Smyrna, DE

Assignment Details

• Facility: Smyrna Health & Wellness Center – Smyrna, Delaware
• Position: Registered Nurse – Home Health
• Duration: 13 Weeks
• Start Date: ASAP (Scheduled Orientation)
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8-hour day shifts
• Guaranteed Weekly Hours: 40
• Pay Cycle: Weekly Pay
• Coverage Area: Lower New Castle County, Kent County, and up to a 60-mile radius from Smyrna (including Southern Delaware).
• Required Experience: Recent Home Health RN experience with OASIS proficiency .
• License Required: Active Delaware RN License.

On-Call & Weekend Requirements

• Participate in on-call rotation approximately 2 times per month (maximum of 3).
• Initial after-hours calls are screened by a non-clinical call center , with RNs receiving only true clinical concerns.
• On-call hours are generally 4:30 PM – 8:00 AM (occasionally split into evening and overnight shifts).
• No patient home visits are conducted between 8:30 PM and 8:00 AM ; overnight responsibilities are limited to telephone triage.
• Most overnight on-call shifts involve 1–2 patient calls during the early evening , with very few calls overnight.
• Participate in one weekend rotation every four weeks , typically Saturday and Sunday, with the option of working two Saturdays every four weeks based on scheduling needs.
• An alternate weekday off is generally provided to ensure nurses do not work more than five consecutive days.

Credentialing Requirements

• Allow approximately 5 weeks for credentialing.
• Non-Delaware residents must travel to Delaware after acceptance for in-person fingerprinting.
• Fingerprint processing typically requires 3–4 weeks before credentialing is complete.

• Provide skilled nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a home health setting throughout Lower New Castle County, Kent County, and surrounding areas within a 60-mile radius of Smyrna, DE .
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, develop individualized plans of care, and implement physician-ordered treatments.
• Complete OASIS Start of Care (SOC), Resumption of Care (ROC), Recertification, Discharge, and Follow-up assessments accurately and in compliance with Medicare guidelines.
• Administer medications, wound care, IV therapy, injections, catheter care, ostomy care, and other skilled nursing interventions in the patient's home.
• Monitor patient conditions, identify changes in health status, and communicate significant findings promptly to physicians and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Educate patients and caregivers on disease management, medication administration, chronic illness management, home safety, infection prevention, and self-care techniques.
• Coordinate patient care with physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, social workers, and case managers to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Develop, update, and evaluate individualized care plans based on patient progress and clinical needs.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation while meeting productivity expectations within an 8-hour workday .
• Ensure compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation, agency policies, HIPAA regulations, and infection prevention standards.
• Travel independently between patient homes while managing an assigned caseload efficiently within the designated service area.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences, quality improvement initiatives, and discharge planning activities.
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care while promoting independence, reducing hospital readmissions, and improving overall quality of life.

Why TalentBurst?
At TalentBurst, we deliver more than talent, we deliver outcomes. We partner with you to move quickly and connect you to opportunities aligned with your skills and long term growth.

Backed by precision, transparency, and results, we connect top talent with leading organizations through trusted partnerships.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.

TalentBurst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.

About TalentBurst, Inc.

TalentBurst Health  stands at the forefront of the healthcare and life sciences workforce marketplace. With a strong legacy of delivering exceptional value to some of the most respected organizations in the industry, we remain steadfast in our mission to fuel innovation and excellence through top-tier talent.

As we continue to grow, TalentBurst is rapidly emerging as the employer of choice for nursing professionals. We are proud to support the vital professionals who power these dynamic industries.

Our team excels in connecting clients with deep, specialized talent pools, solving complex workforce challenges, and elevating both our clients and ourselves as leading employers within the healthcare and life sciences communities.

The U.S. healthcare industry is the nation’s third-largest employer, accounting for over 14% of the adult workforce—and it continues to expand.

At TalentBurst, we are uniquely positioned to support this upward trajectory—empowering our clients and talent to thrive in an evolving landscape full of opportunity.

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