Travel Registered Nurse – Hospice (Regional Support)
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
- Travel to various Gentiva hospice locations as assigned to fill urgent needs.
- Follow a typical Monday-Friday schedule with occasional on-call responsibilities.
- Travel may include overnight trips to cities within a 100-mile radius, frequent overnight travel to multiple states, or regional travel with overnight stays based on assignment needs.
Requirements
Current, unencumbered RN license in the state of employment.
Minimum of 1 year of RN experience (hospice, home health, acute care, long-term care, oncology or other high acuity setting).
Current CPR certification.
Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
Qualifications
- Hospice and end-of-life nursing experience preferred but not required.
- 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.
Skills
None specifically listed in the job posting.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- National & Local Recognition Programs
- Teammate Assistance Fund
- 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
- Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)