Travel Home Health RN - $2,547 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Home Health
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• 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: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Home Health RN with acute/med-surg and orthopedic experience for a 13-week day shift assignment.

Details

• Home Health setting covering adult patients across an assigned POD (zip code group) with a multidisciplinary care team
• Average caseload of 5-20 visits per day using a daily point productivity system
• Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours (8:00-17:00)
• Rotating weekend coverage required (every 3rd to 4th weekend as needed)
• On-call responsibilities required after hours and on scheduled weekends
• Clinicians may be asked to assist in other PODs as needed to meet patient care demands
• Territory coverage ranges from 40-80 miles depending on patient locations
• Charting completed in EPIC

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• BLS certification required
• Phlebotomy certification required
• Minimum 1-2 years of medical-surgical or acute care experience required
• Minimum 1 year of home health experience required
• Orthopedic experience required
• Skilled in wound care, wound vac management, IV therapy (antibiotics, TPN), and central line/port care
• Experience with point-of-care equipment including glucometers, PT/INR devices, and IV pumps
• OASIS documentation experience preferred
• Experience with post-surgical, post-stroke, post-ortho/joint, and trach care patient populations

Additional Information

• Provide skilled home health nursing care including wound care, IV therapy, post-surgical assessments, and patient/family education
• Conduct OASIS documentation, admission assessments, and discharge planning
• Deliver care for ortho patients including cast, brace, and immobilizer device management, and post-amputation or post-joint replacement care
• Represent oneself professionally as part of the care organization with strong customer service skills
• Royal blue scrubs required
• Mileage reimbursed at $0.55/mile
• Maximum 7 days of RTO allowed per 13-week contract, with no RTO permitted during the first week of orientation
• First-time travelers are accepted for this role
• Local candidates within a 75-mile radius are not accepted
• Previous permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning to this facility as a travezler
• Standard travelers may work up to 18 months total, followed by a required 3-month break in service

American Traveler Job ID #P- . 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: Travel RN - Home Health

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.