Travel Nurse RN - Home Health - $2,166 per week in Rutland, VT

Registered Nurse (RN) | Home Health
Location: Rutland, VT
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $2,166 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/24/2026

About the Position

Home Health Registered Nurse

This role is for a dedicated Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) based in Rutland, Vermont. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care to individuals in their homes, utilizing the full scope of the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care.

As a Case Manager, you will be responsible for managing a diverse caseload, coordinating care with patients, caregivers, and an interdisciplinary team, and ensuring adherence to evidence-based practices and regulatory standards. A key aspect of this role involves accurate and timely OASIS documentation and maintaining proficiency in high-tech nursing skills.

This position requires a compassionate professional committed to advocating for patient needs, fostering effective communication, and contributing to a collaborative healthcare environment to ensure optimal patient outcomes and continuity of care.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient and caregiver assessments to develop individualized plans of care.
• Serve as a Case Manager, actively managing patient caseloads and visit schedules in accordance with agency productivity standards.
• Complete OASIS documentation accurately and timely, staying current with all regulatory requirements.
• Implement medical plans of care and nursing interventions, including advanced skills such as IV therapy, wound VAC management, and complex wound care.
• Collaborate effectively with Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), delegating tasks and reviewing documentation to ensure continuity of care.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care, patient responses, and make necessary adjustments.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation of all nursing care provided.
• Provide thorough patient and caregiver education on medications, treatments, discharge instructions, and reportable conditions.
• Identify and coordinate interdisciplinary patient needs, including physical therapy and social work, communicating information promptly.
• Complete all required Agency, State, and Federal forms, such as HHABN and Medicare Notice of Non-Coverage.
• Coordinate safe patient discharges and transfers, ensuring all necessary paperwork and information are processed.
• Collaborate with physicians, providers, and other healthcare team members to support the recommended plan of care.
• Participate in monthly peer review audits and facilitate case conferences with the healthcare team.
• Proactively advocate for patient care issues to ensure sensitive and appropriate care for each patient and family.
• Adhere to agency protocols for Electronic Medical Record (EMR) processes, including visit completion and follow-up notes.
• Assess patient needs for Home Care Aide (HCA) services, develop coordinated plans of care, and provide ongoing supervision.
• Transmit patient incident reports (e.g., infections, injuries) to the Quality Improvement Specialist in a timely manner.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Vermont.
• Demonstrated experience with OASIS documentation.
• Prior experience in a Home Health setting.
• Minimum years of experience: Not specified.
• Specific educational degree beyond RN licensure: Not specified.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Clinical Skills : Comprehensive nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation; IV therapy and maintenance; Wound VAC management; Complex wound care; Infection control; Medication administration; Patient education.
• Technical/Documentation : Proficiency in OASIS documentation; Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems, specifically McKesson; Accurate completion of various regulatory forms (e.g., HHABN, Medicare Notice of Non-Coverage).
• Soft Skills : Strong case management abilities; Excellent verbal and written communication; Interdisciplinary collaboration; Delegation and supervision; Critical thinking and problem-solving; Time management and organizational skills; Patient advocacy; Professionalism and adaptability.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: AM
• Shift Duration: 8 hours per day
• Days per Week: 5 days
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: August 24, 2026
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotations: Not specified.

Licensing Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Vermont.
• Other certifications (e.g., BLS, ACLS): Not specified.