Travel Home Health Registered Nurse - $2,526 per week
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$2,526 per week |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | Alton, Illinois |
About this job
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: 06/15/2026
- 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: Jun 15, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Home Health position requiring at least 1 year of home care experience and orthopedic experience, serving a multi-county territory in the Alton, IL area.
Details
- Home health setting covering a territory with a driving range of roughly 40–80 miles from first to last patient visit
- Clinicians are assigned to a POD (group of zip codes) and work with a multidisciplinary team to manage patients, with occasional support to other PODs as needed
- Average caseload of 5–20 visits per day using a daily point productivity system (5.2 points per day)
- Point-of-care visits include wound care, wound vac, IV therapy (antibiotics, TPN), post-ortho/joint recovery, incision and post-surgical assessments, post-stroke and pneumonia care, trach care, G-tube feedings, and ADL assessments
- Equipment used includes wound vac, glucometer, pro-time/PT-INR machine, IV pumps, and central lines/ports
- Charting via Epic; prior Epic experience required
- Day shift, 5x8-hour shifts (8:00–17:00)
- On-call required after hours and on weekends, approximately every 3rd to 4th weekend
- Mileage reimbursed at $0.55/mile
Requirements
- Active IL RN license required; MO state RN license also required
- Current BLS and phlebotomy certifications required
- Minimum 1–2 years of med/surg or acute care experience required
- Minimum 1 year of home health experience required
- Orthopedic nursing experience required
- Prior experience with OASIS documentation required
- Epic EMR experience required
- Must reside more than 75 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
- Ability to drive 40–80 miles per day across assigned territory
Additional Information
- Responsibilities include patient education on medications and wound care, trach care teaching, G-tube feeding instruction, and ADL assessments
- Royal blue scrubs required
- RTO is limited to no more than 7 days per 13-week contract; no RTO is permitted during the first week of orientation
- Travelers may remain at BJC facilities for up to 18 months, after which a 3-month break in service is required
- Former permanent BJC employees must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
American Traveler Job ID #P-707900. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 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.
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