Travel Home Health RN - $2,206 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Home Health for a travel nursing job in Lexington, Kentucky.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Home Health
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Home Health RN with Homecare Homebase (HCHB) experience and a minimum of 1 year of Med/Surg experience for a 13-week travel contract in the Lexington, KY area.

Details

• Home health care setting serving an adult-only patient population
• Case management of approximately 30 patients with a daily point expectation of 6.5 points
• Responsibilities include Start of Care (SOC), recertifications, and daily visits
• Uses Homecare Homebase (HCHB) EMR — experience is required
• Schedule is 5 x 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, with a weekend and holiday rotation
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active KY RN license or Compact (NLC) license currently in hand — pending licenses are not accepted
• Active BLS certification required — pending certifications are not accepted
• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg experience in a hospital setting required
• Home health experience required
• Homecare Homebase (HCHB) experience required
• Valid driver's license required
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire

Additional Information

• Conduct home visits including SOC assessments, recertifications, and routine daily visits for an adult home health caseload
• A clinical manager or educator is available 24/7 for emergencies and during business hours (8am–5pm) for general support
• Orientation consists of approximately 2 weeks, including visits with a work coach (approximately 12 orientation hours total)
• Phone and tablet are provided for use in the field
• Scrubs are required; no specific color requirement
• No clinical involvement beyond direct patient care responsibilities
• Holiday rotation is required

American Traveler Job ID #P-736390. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.