American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Home Health for a travel nursing job in Portland, Oregon.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Home Health
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/24/2026
- 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: Aug 24, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced Home Health RN for a day-shift travel contract in the West Portland, OR area, requiring a valid OR RN license and at least 1 year of skilled home health experience.
Details
- Home health setting serving West Portland, OR and surrounding areas
- Caseload of up to 6 patients per day with a standard productivity expectation of 30 points
- Adult home health patient population including wound care, IV therapy, medication management, and GI/ostomy care
- Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours (8:00–16:30); 4x10 and 3x12 schedules cannot be accommodated
- No weekend or on-call requirements
- Charting via Epic Remote Client for Home Health (on laptop) and Rover (phone app); OASIS documentation required
- Floating between facilities within the state of Oregon is expected; refusal to float may result in assignment termination
Requirements
- Active Oregon (OR) RN license required
- BLS certification required
- Minimum 1 year of skilled home health experience required
- OASIS experience required
- Epic EMR experience required
- Reliable personal transportation required, as daily travel to patient homes is necessary
- Full SSN and DOB required for consideration
- Minimum of 2 supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty or setting
- Primary COVID-19 vaccination series plus one booster required
Additional Information
- Daily driving is required; the system groups clients to minimize drive time, though occasional routes may total up to 60 miles or 60–90 minutes of drive time per day
- Responsibilities include start of care, routine visits, recertification, resumption of care, admission assessments, and discharge documentation
- Clinical skills include wound care (including VAC), IV infusions, PCA pump management, subcutaneous/IM/intradermal medication administration, ostomy care, and G-tube site care
- Business casual attire required; scrubs are allowed (no specific color) but jeans are not permitted
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Local candidates are accepted; candidates within a 50–75 mile radius are considered local and are eligible at the same rate
- Former permanent employees of this health system must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler and cannot be within 50 miles of the submitting facility
- RTO is expected to be minimal; any time-off requests should be disclosed upfront
American Traveler Job ID #P-736922. 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.