Travel RN - Home Health

American Traveler; New Lenox (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. seeks an experienced Home Health Registered Nurse with an active IL license for a daytime, 40-hour position serving patients in the local area. The role focuses on home-based nursing and therapy, with a ~24–26 patient caseload and a 15‑mile territory.

Requirements include IL RN licensure, BLS, COVID/flu vaccination, and experience with OASIS. Travel and telehealth may be involved, with an iPad provided and Matrix EMR used for documentation.

Qualifications

• Active IL RN license required.
• Home health experience required; strong med-surg with home health considered.
• BLS certification required or willing to obtain; OASIS experience preferred.
• COVID-19 and flu vaccination required; declinations not accepted.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing and therapy services in patients' homes.
• Manage a caseload of ~24–26 patients within a 15‑mile territory.
• Coordinate care with the healthcare team and supervise CNAs.
• Complete OASIS documentation and start of care activities as needed.
• Utilize Matrix EMR and telehealth/virtual visits as appropriate.

Skills

Home health experience

Med-surg experience

Education

RN license (IL)

Tools

Matrix EMR

iPad

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Home Health RN with a current IL license and home health or strong med-surg background for a daytime, no-weekend assignment.

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• Compact license not accepted
• BLS certification required or willingness to obtain
• Home health experience required
• Strong med-surg candidates with some home health experience will also be considered
• Valid driver's license and car insurance required
• OASIS and start of care experience strongly preferred
• COVID-19 and flu vaccination required; declinations will not be approved
• Resume, skills checklist (within 1 year), 2 supervisory references, active certifications, and active license required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Home Health setting providing skilled nursing and therapy services to patients recovering at home
• Caseload of approximately 24-26 patients, which may decrease if assigned a larger territory
• Territory within 15 miles, which may expand if census is low
• Uses Matrix EMR; an iPad will be provided
• Services include catheter care, chronic disease management, diabetes management, infusion management, wound/ostomy care, tube feeding, and telemonitoring/virtual visits
• Some telehealth/virtual visits performed in addition to in-home visits
• Schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, 40 hours per week
• No weekend requirements
• No on-call requirements
• Two-day orientation: first day in the office, second day in the field
• Responsible for prescribing, coordinating, and delivering patient care through the nursing process
• Supervises CNAs and coordinates care with other healthcare team members
• Performs comprehensive initial and ongoing patient assessments covering physical, psychosocial, and environmental factors
• Initiates, re-evaluates, and modifies the Plan of Care as needed
• Establishes discharge plans in collaboration with patients, physicians, and caregivers
• Completes OASIS documentation and maintains compliance with regulatory guidelines
• Assesses and addresses educational needs of patients, families, and caregivers
• Mileage reimbursed at the standard IRS rate
• Local candidates preferred; those outside the territory may be redirected
• Maximum of 5 days RTO may be requested during the assignment

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-780400

Open Positions: 1