
Homecare | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Fort Smith, AR
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 14, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $54.38
- Weekly
- $2,175
- Yearly (full-time)
- $113,100
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- October 26, 2026
This job pays about $54.38/hour — 43% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Arkansas ($37.95/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Arkansas right now
- 97 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Arkansas from 4 agencies, 12 of them in Fort Smith.
- Pay in these listings: $33.34 – $91.42/hour, median $53.62/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Arkansas: $37.95/hour ($78,936/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: GHR Healthcare ($58.86/hour across 11 jobs).
Job description
Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Fort Smith, Arkansas
We are seeking a compassionate and clinically skilled Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week contract providing skilled nursing care throughout Fort Smith, Arkansas, and surrounding communities. This field-based home health nursing opportunity allows you to build meaningful patient relationships while delivering individualized care in the comfort of patients’ homes. Fort Smith is a welcoming community in western Arkansas, known for its rich history, accessible neighborhoods, and scenic surroundings.
Home Health RN Job Details
- Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Patient Care Setting: Home Health
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,120–$2,230
- Start Date: October 26, 2026
- End Date: January 22, 2027
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, approximately 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Shift: 8-hour shifts
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- On-Call Requirement: One weekday per week and one weekend per month
- Service Area: Crawford, Sebastian, and Franklin counties, within approximately 50 miles of the Fort Smith area
Home Health Registered Nurse Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Arkansas
- At least 1 year of professional nursing experience, including required home health nursing experience
- Prior experience with HCHB documentation and workflows
- Proficiency with OASIS assessments and home health clinical documentation
- Associate degree in Nursing or higher
- Strong clinical judgment, patient assessment skills, organization, and communication abilities
- Ability to work independently in a field-based role while collaborating effectively with patients, families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary care team
Home Health Nursing Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive skilled nursing care to patients in their homes
- Perform initial, comprehensive, and follow-up patient assessments
- Complete accurate and timely OASIS assessments and required home health clinical documentation
- Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
- Monitor patient progress, identify changes in condition, and communicate concerns promptly
- Provide patient and caregiver education to support safe care and improved health outcomes
- Coordinate services with physicians and other members of the home health care team
- Participate in scheduled weekday and weekend on-call coverage
- Manage daily patient visits and documentation in accordance with productivity expectations and professional standards
Apply now for this Home Health Registered Nurse contract opportunity in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and join a dedicated healthcare team serving patients throughout the region.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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