Travel Home Health Registered Nurse

📍 Location & Practice Overview

• Base location: Yonkers, NY
• Department: Home Health
• Practice type: Travel Contract
• Care setting: Patient Homes & Community
• Patient population: Adults with acute and chronic conditions

📋 Daily Home Health Nursing Duties

• Perform comprehensive in-home patient assessments and develop individualized care plans
• Administer medications, treatments, wound care, and IV therapy as ordered
• Monitor vital signs, disease progression, and response to interventions
• Educate patients and families on self-management, medications, and safety
• Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, and other providers
• Document all visits, assessments, and communications in the EMR

✅ Qualifications for This Role

⏱ Schedule & Assignment Details

• Schedule: Monday-Friday, Day shifts (8 hours)
• Contract: 13 weeks with potential extension
• Hours: 40 per week
• Start Date: ASAP
• EMR System: Common home health platforms (training provided)
• Travel: Local visits within Yonkers and surrounding Westchester area

💰 Pay & Support Package

• Weekly pay rate: $2,460 (includes taxable wages and tax-free stipends)
• Day 1 medical, dental, and vision insurance available
• 401(k) matching and referral bonuses
• Travel and housing support provided
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement
• Weekly direct deposit

👩‍⚕️ Collaboration in Home Health

• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams including physical, occupational, and speech therapists
• Regular communication with referring physicians and case managers
• Access to clinical supervisors and support staff for complex cases
• Focus on coordinated, patient-centered care in the home setting

🩺 Tools & Documentation Systems

• Electronic visit documentation via established home health software
• Remote access for charting and care coordination
• Point-of-care tools for vital signs and wound assessment
• Telehealth options for select follow-up visits

📄 Onboarding & Credentialing

• Streamlined credentialing process with dedicated support
• Orientation focused on agency-specific protocols and documentation
• Quick start availability for qualified candidates
• Ongoing clinical support throughout the assignment

🌆 Living and Working in Yonkers, NY

Yonkers offers the perfect blend of suburban comfort and easy access to New York City. Located along the Hudson River just north of the Bronx, the city provides diverse neighborhoods, parks, and cultural attractions while maintaining a more manageable pace than Manhattan. Housing options range from modern apartments to historic homes, with convenient commuting via Metro-North or major highways. The area continues to see strong demand for home health services due to its aging population and proximity to major medical centers.

• Cost of living: Above national average, particularly housing, but competitive for the region
• Housing options: Mix of rentals and owner-occupied homes near parks and transit
• Transportation access: Excellent Metro-North rail, bus service, and proximity to NYC
• Recreation opportunities: Waterfront parks, hiking trails, and vibrant downtown scene

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

🔗 Travel Home Health Registered Nurse – Yonkers, NY

This 13-week travel opportunity with CoreMedical Group places an experienced RN in the dynamic home health setting across Yonkers. You'll deliver personalized care to patients recovering from illness, managing chronic conditions, or transitioning from hospital stays. Working independently while backed by a supportive agency team, you'll conduct assessments, provide treatments, and coordinate with families and providers to help patients remain safely in their homes. The role offers variety in daily work, meaningful patient relationships, and the flexibility that travel nursing provides while contributing to high-quality community-based care in the greater New York metro area.

🚀 Apply for This Position

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