Posted 10/07/2026 · Job #526841
Homecare RN- Ironwood, Michigan
Job Description
Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Job – 13-Week Contract in Ironwood, Michigan
Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) travel opportunity in Ironwood, MI, offering $2,370-$2,500 weekly for compassionate nurses who value autonomy and patient-centered care. Make a meaningful impact in patients’ homes while serving Ironwood and surrounding communities in Michigan’s scenic western Upper Peninsula. This opportunity is ideal for a dependable RN who enjoys relationship-based care and helping patients manage complex health needs in the comfort of home. Ironwood offers a welcoming small-town atmosphere surrounded by forests, trails, and abundant year-round outdoor recreation.
Home Health Nursing Job Details
- Specialty: Home Health Nursing
- Location: Ironwood, Michigan, serving western Upper Peninsula communities
- Contract: 13 weeks
- Start Date: October 26, 2026
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,370-$2,500
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Shift: Day shifts, typically 8-10 hours; listed shift duration is 8-hour days
- Weekend and Holiday Rotation: Every third weekend and holiday rotation, subject to coverage needs
- On-Call: One weekday and every fourth weekend
- Patient Visits: Approximately 5 visits per day, with up to 6 visits depending on territory, census, and staffing
- Travel: Local territory travel required; some days may involve up to 150 miles of driving
Home Health RN Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse licenses in Michigan and Wisconsin
- At least 1 year of professional RN experience required; 2 or more years of home health experience preferred
- Associate degree or nursing certificate required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel throughout the assigned service area
- OASIS assessment and documentation experience required
- Epic electronic medical record experience preferred
- Strong time-management, communication, organization, and clinical decision-making skills
- Compassionate, resilient, dependable, accountable, and comfortable working independently
Home Health Registered Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes throughout the assigned territory
- Complete OASIS admissions, reassessments, recertifications, and other required time-point documentation
- Manage patient episodes of care and coordinate services with physicians, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary team
- Perform wound care, intravenous therapy, port care, laboratory draws, and other appropriate nursing procedures
- Support patients with chronic disease management, medication education, symptom monitoring, and health maintenance
- Communicate with providers regarding changes in patient condition and participate in physician calls as needed
- Maintain timely, accurate documentation in the electronic medical record
- Prioritize daily visits effectively while adapting to changing patient needs, census, and staffing requirements
- Provide reliable weekend, holiday, and on-call coverage according to the established rotation
Apply now for this Home Health RN travel contract in Ironwood, Michigan, and join a team delivering compassionate care in patients’ homes.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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