Home Health RN pay

[u/No_Wheel_6096]

I’ve been a nurse for 8 years and have always worked in the hospital setting (travel nursing for the last 4 years).

Looking to transition to a nursing job outside the hospital and have been looking a lot into home health, clinic jobs, etc.

I got a job offer with a home health company and I’m wondering how these pay-rates (pay per visit) compare to others in the same area (Orange County, California)?

[u/jenna-wranglindixie]

That’s terrible pay to begin with but if you’ve never done it before, prepare yourself because $150 for start of care takes atleast a couple hours and then you absolutely WILL still be working on it well into your evening at home plus driving? You’re at about $35 or $40 an hour! It’s horrible and inconsistent and be leery of the company because so many are broke or will short you out of pay. Like they can be so shady. It used to be excellent money in the beginning of home health but was so abused, it’s just not like that anymore.

[u/Esoteric716 → u/jenna-wranglindixie]

$35‐40/hr is bad...?

[u/fishonthemoon → u/Esoteric716]

Yes, because when you go home and spend another 5 hours charting you aren’t paid for that time.