Travel Home Health RN - $2,846 per week

TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a travel nurse RN Home Health for a travel nursing job in Smyrna, Delaware. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Home Health Discipline: RN Start Date: ASAP Duration: 10 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours, days Employment Type: Travel 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. TB_RN Talent Burst Job ID 26-23646. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN - Home Health About TalentBurst, Inc TalentBurst Health & Life Sciences is an established provider of healthcare workforce solutions, servicing healthcare facilities across the United States for over 15 years. As a Joint Commission Certified Agency, our commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional service has made us a trusted name in the healthcare staffing landscape. Our mission is to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals seeking fulfilling opportunities and healthcare organizations striving to maintain their high standards of care. We are committed to providing top-notch healthcare professionals with access to facilities where they can focus on delivering exceptional patient care and thrive. Whether you're a nurse, allied health professional, or administrative personnel, we have the expertise to match your skills and aspirations with the perfect placement.