Hospice Travel RN - Virginia
About the Role
As a Hospice Travel Registered Nurse, you will serve as a highly skilled clinical resource, bringing expertise, compassion, and flexibility to hospice programs across our organization. This role allows you to make a meaningful impact by supporting teams, strengthening patient care delivery, and ensuring continuity of care during transitions, growth, and increased clinical needs. You will provide direct patient care while partnering with local hospice teams to support case management, admissions, resource nursing, and other clinical priorities. This position requires 100% travel throughout our South Atlantic Area (Virginia), supporting Legacy Hospice locations in Charlottesville, Fisherville, Fredericksburg, Harrisonburg, Newport News, Virginia Beach, Richmond, and Winchester.
Who We Are
At Care Hospice, we are a mission-driven, patient-centered leader in end-of-life care, united by a common goal: providing exceptional hospice and palliative care. We believe true hospice care extends beyond medical needs—it’s about bringing dignity, peace, and human connection to every life we touch. We foster a supportive, growth-oriented environment for dedicated professionals who share our values.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate hospice care across multiple locations, serving as a trusted clinical resource for local teams.
- Support patient care delivery through case management, admissions, and other clinical nursing responsibilities based on program needs.
- Step into high-impact assignments to support staffing needs, growth, transitions, and operational priorities.
- Build relationships quickly with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams in new environments.
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care, including assessments, symptom management, care planning, and patient education.
- Collaborate with local teams to promote quality outcomes, regulatory compliance, and exceptional patient experiences.
- Share clinical expertise, support team success, and promote best practices across assigned programs.
- Maintain accurate documentation and effectively utilize electronic medical record systems.
- Provide valuable feedback and identify opportunities to strengthen clinical operations.
- Travel extensively throughout the assigned region.
Requirements
- Current unrestricted Registered Nurse license in good standing; Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) multistate license preferred.
- Must obtain additional state licensure as required to support organizational needs.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively, including overnight stays.
- Minimum of two (2) years of RN experience.
- Minimum of one (1) year of hospice, palliative care, or comparable end-of-life care experience.
- CPR certification if state mandated.
- Experience managing patients in home or community-based settings.
- Hospice case management, admissions, travel nursing, or multi-site support experience preferred.
- Experience with MatrixCare or a comparable hospice electronic medical record system preferred.
- Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) certification preferred.
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and in good working order.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
- Company-matching 401(k) to secure your future.
- Generous time-off package with 15 days of PTO and 10 holidays.
- Tuition Reimbursement and Certification Assistance for professional growth.
- Wellness and Discount Programs to support a healthy and balanced life.
- Cell Phone, Mileage, and Gym Membership Reimbursement.
Pay
$96,000 - $108,000 per year (average pay range). Compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate’s relevant experience and the specific responsibilities of the position. The final compensation rate will be discussed and confirmed at the conclusion of the interview process.