Home Health Travel Nurse Jobs
As the home healthcare industry increases, home health travel nurses are needed to meet the demand. Much like a nurse in a hospital, home health nurses provide care to patients — the only difference is home healthcare nurses work one-on-one with patients in their homes.
Combining this career with travel makes for the most rewarding adventure yet. As a home health travel nursing agency, Trustaff can connect you with positions across the United States that will build your career and offer unique opportunities to explore the country.
How to Become a Home Health Travel Nurse
To become a home health travel nurse, you will need to follow the traditional registered nursing (RN) path. With a high school diploma, you can enter an accredited nursing program at any college that offers a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) degree. This program can be anywhere from two to four years — depending on your course load — and includes classroom work and hands-on training. Once you have your degree, you must pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) to become an official RN.
Most travel home health positions will require you to have one to two years of experience providing hands-on care before you can take your skills on the road. This foundational experience helps you become confident in your skills, as home health nurses are often alone with a patient without other nurses or hospital staff around.
Home Health Nurse Job Description
Home health nurses help homebound patients receive the care they need for a better quality of life. Your job will require skilled nursing treatment or palliative care for patients experiencing various health conditions. Depending on their condition and level of medical attention, home health nurses can have one patient at a time or hop between five patients. Overall, your goal is to help patients maintain their independence at home.
While every day will look different, some basic nursing duties you'll perform include:
Taking vital signs
Administering medications
Helping with mobility and other activities of daily living (ADLs)
Post-surgical care
Drawing blood for testing
Cleaning wounds
Documenting patient progress
Reporting on the current plan of care
Providing compassion and support to the patient and their family
Current Home Health Travel Nurse Jobs
Home Health Nurse Salary and Benefits
On average, a home health travel nurse can make as much as $2,500 a week. Your compensation varies depending on your experience, certifications, specialty and assignment location. Trustaff travelers are among the highest-paid home health nurses in the industry. Our recruiters will help you find your ideal compensation package in your ideal location so you can make the most of your assignment.
In addition to competitive pay, we offer the following top-tier benefits:
Medical, dental and vision insurance for you and your family
401k with employer match
Guaranteed weekly hours
Priority access to Trustaff-exclusive jobs
Referral and completion bonuses
Licensure reimbursement
Employee discounts
Apply to Be a Trustaff Traveler Today
At Trustaff, we are passionate about helping you gain career experience while going on your next adventure. If you're ready to take the next step in your home health nursing career, apply for an available travel position with Trustaff today.