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Full-Time Float RN - Home and School Care

Posted Oct 29

License
RN licenseActive Virginia RN License
Term
Permanent

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License
Active Virginia RN License Check your license
Certification
Current Health Certificate (per contract or state regulations)
Certification
Current BLS Certification
Experience
Experience with, or willingness to learn, care for patients with g-tubes, tracheostomy, and ventilators
Also asks
Ability to work a minimum of 32 hours per week
Also asks
Must be comfortable working with pediatric and adult patients.
Also asks
Current PPD or Chest X-Ray
Also asks
Willingness to travel to patient homes and schools, including assignments up to 45 minutes away
Also asks
Flexibility to work across multiple cases and locations throughout Northern Virginia
Also asks
Proficiency in electronic charting, digital patient documentation, and note-taking
Also asks
Strong communication, clinical assessment, organizational, and critical-thinking skills

Preferred

Experience
Minimum of one year of nursing experience preferred
Experience
Preferred experience with homecare and/or school nursing.

What it pays

Against similar roles
Top of Virginia staff payVirginia staff postings that state pay run $28/hr to $53/hr, the middle half $36/hr to $51/hr, across 1,967 postings.

Benefits

  • Commuter assistance
  • Health savings account
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • 401(k)
More benefits (6)
  • Paid time off
  • Employee assistance program
  • Vision insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Life insurance
  • Pet insurance

The workplace

Maxim Healthcare Services Direct
Hiring organization

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Maxim Healthcare Services is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to provide skilled nursing care for pediatric and/or adult patients with g-tube, tracheostomy, and ventilator needs in both home and school settings throughout Northern Virginia.

We are seeking a full-time Float RN who is adaptable, clinically confident, and passionate about providing one-on-one care to medically complex patients. The ideal candidate will have experience with g-tube and tracheostomy care at a minimum , with ventilator experience preferred. This role requires flexibility to travel throughout Northern Virginia and support patients across multiple home and school settings.

Candidates should be comfortable caring for patients with complex medical needs, maintaining accurate electronic documentation, and delivering exceptional patient- and family-centered care. Nurses can expect consistent full-time hours (32-40 per week), schedule variety, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across diverse patient populations, with both day and night shift opportunities available.

Pay

  • Day Shift: $50-$54/hour
  • Night Shift: $60/hour

Why Join Maxim?

  • Competitive pay with weekly paychecks
  • Health, Dental, Vision, HSA, and Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • MaxCares Awards & Recognition Program

Responsibilities

  • Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
  • Initiate and revise care plans based on patient needs, physician orders, and changes in condition.
  • Provide therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing interventions.
  • Monitor patient status and communicate significant changes to physicians and clinical leadership.
  • Administer medications and treatments as prescribed while documenting patient outcomes.
  • Support patient and family education, care coordination, goal setting, and discharge planning as appropriate.
  • Maintain accurate and timely electronic documentation, charting, and clinical notes.

Qualifications

  • Active Virginia RN License
  • Current Health Certificate (per contract or state regulations)
  • Current PPD or Chest X-Ray
  • Current BLS Certification
  • Minimum of one year of nursing experience preferred
  • Experience with, or willingness to learn, care for patients with g-tubes, tracheostomy, and ventilators
  • Ability to work a minimum of 32 hours per week
  • Willingness to travel to patient homes and schools, including assignments up to 45 minutes away
  • Flexibility to work across multiple cases and locations throughout Northern Virginia
  • Proficiency in electronic charting, digital patient documentation, and note-taking
  • Strong communication, clinical assessment, organizational, and critical-thinking skills
  • Preferred experience with homecare and/or school nursing.
  • Must be comfortable working with pediatric and adult patients.

Apply today to learn more about available opportunities across Northern Virginia.

Maxim

Benefits

Health and Wellness

Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical) and Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program

Retirement and Financial Security

Health Savings Account, 401(k), Short Term Disability, Voluntary Group Life Insurance and Supplemental Accidental Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Home and Auto Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance and Legal Benefits

Lifestyle

Benefits

Paid Time Off, Employee Discount Program, Transportation Benefits and College Partnership Program

  • Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Maxim Healthcare

Maxim Healthcare has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, employees and communities for more than 30 years. We offer private duty nursing, skilled nursing, physical rehabilitation, companion care, respite care and behavioral care for individuals with chronic and acute illnesses and disabilities. Our commitment to quality customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical healthcare needs makes us a trusted partner wherever care is needed.

Maxim Healthcare, Inc. (“Maxim”) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Maxim Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.

What's around it?

In Fairfax, VA

Fairfax, VAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent
$2,245/mo
Household income
$132,348/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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