Home Health Registered Nurse

American River Home Care; Elk Grove (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

American River Home Care in Elk Grove, CA seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for in-home, shift-style nursing that delivers hospital-level care in patients' homes.

You will supervise care plans, perform routine visits, and coordinate with families while working every other weekend and maintaining independent, patient-centered practice. CA RN license required; Med-Surg experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in California (required).
• Med-Surg experience preferred (1–2+ years).
• Home health or hospice experience is a plus, but not required.
• Must be comfortable working independently in the field.
• Strong communication, adaptability, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine and PRN nursing visits in a home setting.
• Deliver frequent, hands-on care (vital signs, wound care, IVs, meds).
• Serve as the clinical lead in managing patient care plans and communicating changes.
• Work shift-style schedules, including every other weekend.
• Use clinical assessment skills daily in a not intermittent home health setting.
• Build relationships with patients and families to improve outcomes.

Skills

Active RN license

Med-Surg experience

Home health or hospice experience

Independence in field

Strong communication

Driver’s license & transportation

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Are you a Med-Surg RN or an RN with diverse experience who wants to deliver high-acuity care—but outside of the hospital?

Open Shifts varying between (8hour Shifts): Monday - Friday 0730 - 2400 (with rotating weekends)

American River Home Care is hiring experienced Registered Nurses to provide shift-style in-home care to patients who need more than just traditional home health. Our Advance Care at Home program brings hospital-level attention into the comfort and safety of a patient's home.

This is a unique opportunity to practice at the top of your license, build real connections with patients, and help reduce hospital readmissions—all while working 1:1 in the field.

What You'll Do:

• Provide routine and PRN nursing visits—just like on a med-surg floor, but in a home setting.
• Deliver frequent, hands-on care (vital signs, wound care, IVs, meds, monitoring, etc.).
• Serve as the clinical lead in managing patient care plans and communicating changes.
• Work shift-style schedules, including every other weekend.
• Use your critical thinking and assessment skills daily—this is not intermittent home health.
• Build deep relationships with patients and families while improving outcomes.

What We're Looking For:

• Active RN license in California
• Med-Surg experience is preferred (1–2+ years)
• Home health or hospice experience is a plus, but not required
• Must be comfortable working independently in the field
• Strong communication, adaptability, and problem-solving skills
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance
• Willingness to cover PRN needs and work every other weekend