Travel Registered Nurse Hospice

About the Role

This is a Regional Travel position with frequent overnights required. We're looking for a Hospice RN – Regional Support to join our team. In this dynamic role, you'll provide direct care to patients and support to families, while also serving as a floating clinician—temporarily assigned to different hospice branches based on census needs or staffing gaps.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate nursing care for hospice patients
• Manage and implement individualized plans of care
• Support and lead interdisciplinary team members (LPNs, CNAs, HHAs, etc.)
• Assess and address patients' physical, emotional, spiritual, and environmental needs
• Accurately document all care provided and ensure compliance with hospice protocols
• Educate families and caregivers on care instructions, medications, and safety
• Participate in the on-call rotation and provide after-hours care as needed
• Collaborate with physicians, referral sources, and the care team
• Assist with referrals, regulatory documentation, and payer compliance
• Travel to various Gentiva hospice locations as assigned to fill urgent needs

Schedule & Travel

This role typically follows a Monday–Friday schedule, with occasional on-call responsibilities. Travel is required and may include regional travel with overnight stays within a multi-state area or up to a 100-mile radius, based on assignment needs. A company fleet car is provided for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered RN license in the state of employment
• Minimum of 1 year of RN experience (hospice, home health, acute care, long-term care, or oncology preferred)
• Current CPR certification
• Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation

Preferred Experience

• Hospice and end-of-life nursing experience
• Skilled in clinical assessments and compassionate communication
• Strong critical thinking, flexibility, and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working in varied environments with shifting needs
• Proficient in documentation and electronic health records
• Calm and supportive in crisis situations; skilled at family engagement

Benefits

For All Hospice Associates (Full-Time & Per Diem):

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• National & Local Recognition Programs
• Teammate Assistance Fund

Additional Full-Time Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
• Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
• Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
• Education Support & Tuition Assistance
• Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)