Occupational Health Nurse

Occupational Health Nurse

North Haven, CA, USA, 6473

| Wake Forest, NC, USA, 27587

Employment Status: Full-time

Posting Start Date: 7/15/26

If you are currently an employee of Herc Rentals, please apply using this link: Herc Employee Career Portal (

Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America with 2025 total revenues reaching approximately $4.4 billion. Herc Rentals' parent company, known as Herc Holdings Inc., listed on the New York Stock Exchange on July 1, 2016, under the symbol "HRI." Herc Rentals serves customers through approximately 607 locations and has about 10,000 employees in North America as of June 30, 2026.

Job Purpose

The Herc Rentals Occupational Health Nurse strengthens our field medical support and employee health initiatives. This role will be instrumental in collaborating with our Risk Department to proactively manage claims, workers' compensation, workplace injuries, OSHA recordables, and overall employee health including mental health.

Relocation is not required; however, candidates must hold a multi-state license, be a licensed Registered Nurse (RN), and have prior Occupational Health Nursing experience. This role will cover the East Coast region.

What you will do...

• Collaborate closely with the Risk Department and Workers' Compensation Department to effectively manage and mitigate workers' compensation claims, OSHA recordables, and other workplace injuries.

• Work alongside the Safety Department in the development and implementation of health and safety initiatives, policies, and best practices to safeguard workers, prevent injuries, and promote workplace wellbeing.

• Establish and maintain a network of qualified physicians aligned with Herc's operational locations; manage relationships and contracts with contracted clinics and physicians providing medical care.

• Provide intake of initial injury reports and coordinate timely and appropriate healthcare services for occupational incidents.

• Serve as a field-based clinical resource, supporting employees and management regarding health-related incidents, claims, and injury management.

• Assess work-related injuries and provide expert guidance to employees and managers on injury management and claims processes.

• Evaluate and interpret employees' medical and occupational history, subjective complaints, and physical examination findings to inform care and workplace decisions.

• Support and act as a liaison for the company's Return to Work (RTW) Program, collaborating with HR, branch managers, and other departments on RTW notes and restrictions.

• Provide intervention, EAP coordination, and crisis support for employee health concerns, with particular attention to mental health and well-being.

• Act as a liaison between field operations, risk management, and external medical providers to ensure seamless communication and care coordination.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation for all cases, interventions, and communications.

• Support compliance with OSHA and other regulatory requirements to ensure organizational adherence to legal standards.

• Participate in training and education initiatives for field staff on health, safety, and injury prevention, fostering a culture of safety and wellness.

Requirements

• Significant medical background (RN, paramedic, or similar clinical experience strongly preferred).

• Experience in occupational health, workers' compensation, or employee wellness programs is a plus,

Skills

• Strong communication and collaboration skills; able to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Ability to travel to field locations as needed.

• Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

Req #: 69795

Pay Range: $95,000 - $120,00 salary

Please be advised that the actual salary offered for any position is subject to the company's sole discretion and may be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, location, and overall fit for the role.

Herc Rentals values its employees and provides excellent compensation and benefits packages which are not limited to the following.

Keeping you healthy

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Life and disability insurance

Flex spending and health savings accounts

Virtual Health Visits

24 Hour Nurse Line

Healthy Pregnancy Program

Tobacco Cessation Program

Weight Loss Program

Building Your Financial Future

401(k) plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Life & Work Harmony

Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacations, Sick Days)

Paid parental leave.

Military leave & support for those in the National Guard and Reserves

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Auto & Home Insurance Discounts

Protecting You & Your Family

Company Paid Life Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Company Paid Disability Insurance

Supplemental Disability Insurance

Group Legal Plan

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Herc does not discriminate in employment based on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, political affiliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.

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