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CA RN license required (not compact) Experience: 1-2 years of home health experience, MUST HAVE Home Care Home Base with point care experience ** please review client overview for more info** COVID ...

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How much do home base nursing jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for home base nursing in California is $89,744.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $73,500.00 and $102,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is home base nursing?

A Home Base Nursing job involves providing medical care to patients in their homes rather than in a hospital or clinical setting. Home health nurses assist with medication management, wound care, chronic disease monitoring, and other essential healthcare services. They work closely with doctors, therapists, and family members to ensure patients receive personalized care. This role requires strong clinical skills, independence, and compassion, as nurses often build close relationships with their patients.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in home base nursing?

To thrive in Home Base Nursing, you need a nursing diploma or degree, a valid RN or LPN license, and strong clinical assessment skills tailored to in-home patient care. Familiarity with portable medical devices, remote monitoring tools, and secure electronic health record (EHR) systems is highly valuable. Excellent communication, self-motivation, and critical thinking allow nurses to work independently and adapt to varied home environments. These abilities ensure that patients receive safe, high-quality care outside of traditional medical settings, often with limited on-site support.

What are some of the unique challenges home base nurses may face while providing care in patients' homes?

Home Base Nurses often face challenges such as adapting to diverse home environments, limited immediate access to medical colleagues, and the need to quickly assess and respond to evolving patient needs with fewer on-site resources. They may also navigate factors like family dynamics, home cleanliness, and limited medical equipment compared to a hospital or clinic setting. However, many nurses find the role rewarding due to the close patient relationships and autonomy it offers. Developing strong organizational and problem-solving skills can help nurses manage these challenges and deliver effective, compassionate care in each unique home situation.

What are the most commonly searched types of Home Base Nursing jobs in California?

The most popular types of Home Base Nursing jobs in California are:

What job categories do people searching Home Base Nursing jobs in California look for?

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Infographic showing various Home Base Nursing job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, and 13% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $89,744 per year, or $43.1 per hour.

Travel Nurse RN - Home Health

Modesto, CA • On-site

GQR Healthcare
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 201 - 500 employees

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Job description

GQR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Home Health for a travel nursing job in Modesto, California.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: Home Health
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 40 hours per week
  • Shift: 8 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

Home Health – Registered Nurse – Days


Start Dates: 8/13
Credentialing Timeline:  

  • 13-week contract
  • 40 hours (5x8s)
  • Covering the Stanislaus County
  • Can be local or travel
  • Shift: Days

Experience:  

  •  1-2 years of home health experience, MUST HAVE Home Care Home Base with point care experience
  • Certs: BLS
  • License: CA RN license required (not compact)
About GQR Healthcare

GQR’s Healthcare team specializes in connecting experts within the industry to highly skilled healthcare professionals across the US market.

In the competitive healthcare market, we recognize that the industry’s common goals of improved quality of care and patient outcomes are wholly reliant upon the professionals directly supporting these initiatives. Leveraging our extensive candidate network, we deliver continuity of care for the communities our partners serve to ensure the patient experience is of the highest quality.

Through deep market specialization and a unique approach to talent acquisition, GQR Healthcare provides an unparalleled and personalized experience across all medical specialties in nursing and within diverse healthcare platforms across the industry.


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About GQR Healthcare

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Leveraging our extensive candidate network, we deliver continuity of care for the communities our partners serve to ensure the patient experience is of the highest quality. Through deep market specialization and a unique approach to talent acquisition, GQR Healthcare provides an unparalleled and personalized experience across all medical specialties in nursing and within diverse healthcare platforms across the industry.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

Austin, TX, US

Year founded

2019

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