Location: Rutland, VT

Start Date: 02-23-2026

End Date: 05-25-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM day; some weekends and on-call required

Hours per Week: 37

Candidate Pay Rate: $70 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Assess patients and caregivers using the nursing process to create individualized, evidence-based plans of care
• Complete OASIS and other clinical documentation accurately and on time to meet federal and agency requirements
• Serve as Case Manager for assigned patients, proactively managing caseload and visit timing to meet productivity standards
• Implement medical plans of care and nursing interventions to ensure safe, effective home health services
• Perform high-tech skills as needed — IV use and maintenance, wound VAC management, and complex wound care
• Maintain strict infection control standards across the plan of care and during all visits
• Coordinate care with LPNs, interdisciplinary team members, physicians, and vendors to support patient goals
• Provide clear, compassionate patient and caregiver education around meds, treatments, discharge planning, and reportable conditions
• Complete required agency, state and federal forms (HHABN, Medicare Notice of Non-Coverage) accurately and timely
• Participate in IDT meetings and peer review audits, contributing constructive feedback and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license — able to practice in Vermont (VT) or be eligible to obtain one promptly
• OASIS experience required — demonstrated proficiency with OASIS documentation and regulations
• Home health nursing experience and strong case management skills
• Comfortable with IV therapy, wound VAC, and complex wound care (or willingness to upskill quickly)
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification preferred/required per employer policy
• Strong clinical documentation skills and familiarity with McKesson or similar EHR workflows
• Excellent communication and ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel locally to patient homes

Education

• Nursing degree (ADN or BSN preferred) — active RN license required

Knowledge & Skills

• Nursing assessment and care plan development
• OASIS documentation and timeliness expectations
• Clinical documentation best practices and McKesson workflows
• Case management and visit/time productivity standards
• Infection control procedures and application in home settings
• Patient and caregiver education techniques
• High-tech skills: IV maintenance, wound VAC, complex wound care
• Understanding of HHABN, Medicare Notice of Non-Coverage and related forms
• Ability to coordinate discharges/transfers and communicate across disciplines

Benefits

• Generous housing and travel support to help you feel at home on assignment
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision options so you can stay healthy and focused
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current and stress-free
• Professional development and training opportunities — grow your skills (OASIS, wound care, IV maintenance)
• A supportive team culture that values your clinical judgment and work-life balance
• Paid time off opportunities so you can recharge between cases
• Referral program to reward you for bringing great clinicians onto the team
• Access to clinical tools and systems (McKesson) to make documentation faster and more accurate

Travel Perks: Explore Rutland, VT

Explore the Green Mountains from Rutland! Nearby outdoor highlights include Killington and Pico for world-class skiing and mountain biking, plentiful hiking on the Long Trail and nearby state parks, and scenic lakes like Lake Bomoseen for boating and relaxing weekends. Enjoy Rutland’s charming downtown shops, local eateries and breweries, and nearby cultural spots such as the Vermont Marble Museum in Proctor. Short drives lead to other Vermont favorites for weekend getaways — fresh air, beautiful seasons, and plenty of local flavor to enjoy between shifts.

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