Travel Nurse RN - Home Health - $2,196 per week in Long Island City, NY

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Long Island City
Posted on: March 14, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Home Health Location: Long Island City, NY Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,196 per week Shift Information: Days - 5 days Contract Duration: 260 Weeks Start Date: 4/2/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Home Health RN in Long Island City, New York, 11101! Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Home Health Duration: 260 Days Shift: 5x5 Days Hours per Shift: Not Specified Experience: Two (2) years in a home setting within the last ten (10) years License: Current RN Licensure in New York State Certifications: BLS required before start date Must-Have: - Two (2) years of experience in a home setting within the last ten (10) years. - Recent experience conducting comprehensive assessments of patients. - Experience working in the field for a Certified Home Health Agency, Licensed Home Care Service Agency, or Managed Long-Term Care. - Experience conducting assessments similar to the UAS such as OASIS. - Experience providing primary care to homebound individuals. - Care management experience for persons receiving home and community-based services. - Home care experience as a paraprofessional or Licensed Practical Nurse, caring for a minimum of 2 patients per week. Description: Required licensure includes current RN Licensure in New York State. All nurse assessors must meet the following requirements. Preferably, candidates will have experience conducting assessments in UAS, especially in the last 365 days. Experience caring for a geriatric population and managing their chronic diseases in the home setting is preferred. Combination of home care experience as a paraprofessional or LPN along with RN experience caring for a minimum of 2 patients per week is ideal. Experience that may count toward preferred qualifications includes home care experience with only one patient, case management limited to utilization reviews, and assessments conducted telephonically only. This position requires the ability to review health status questions and make evaluations based on UAS criteria for enrollment. Candidates must possess knowledge of general professional nursing theory, principles, and practices, as well as state regulations. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills are essential for this role. Candidates should be able to communicate effectively with multi-generational consumers and demonstrate sensitivity to their concerns. The role requires the ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment and successfully execute many complex tasks simultaneously. Candidates need to have a strong ability to work independently. Job Responsibilities: Perform initial in-home pre-evaluation of patients that includes the evaluation of health status, strengths, care needs, and preferences. Review consumer medical documentation and health referral forms relevant to the case. Enter evaluation data into an electronic evaluation form and transmit as required. Document any concerns or conflicting information that arises during the evaluation process. Emphasize continuity of care to reduce fragmentation and duplication in treatment plans. Discuss with consumers their healthcare options, supports needed, service vendor options, and waiver options. Initiate communication with eligible consumers for enrollment into a managed care health plan. Enhance communication and collaborative relationships with interdisciplinary care team members. Collect quality review data and documentation to support outcome measurements and record case notes. Identify opportunities for health promotion and illness prevention. Maintain a comprehensive working knowledge of community resources and network services for the target population. Meet all standards established for this position as outlined in the performance criteria. Perform other duties as assigned by the Regional Nurse Manager or project management. All candidates must be aware they will be conducting in-field assessments. Candidates must provide all required personal information such as aliases, current and previous addresses, and contact information. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Constantly adapting to new environments and healthcare facilities challenges you to expand your knowledge and skills. This dynamic nature of travel nursing contributes significantly to your professional growth. If you have a sense of adventure, travel nursing provides the opportunity to explore different cities, states, or even countries. You can immerse yourself in new environments and enjoy diverse landscapes and recreational activities. Interacting with patients from diverse backgrounds enhances your cultural sensitivity. This is crucial in providing patient-centered care and fostering positive patient experiences. Advocating for patients becomes more nuanced when dealing with diverse populations. Travel nursing exposes you to different patient advocacy scenarios, refining your advocacy skills. Different regions may incorporate alternative medicine practices into healthcare. Exposure to these diverse approaches broadens your understanding of holistic patient care. Requirements Required for Onboarding BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 29523036EXPTEMP

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