On-Call Hospice RN 7 Days On, 7 Days Off
About The Position
Vitality Hospice & Palliative Care is hiring an energetic and compassionate On-Call Registered Nurse for a replacement position serving Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean counties in New Jersey. This active overnight on-call role follows a seven-nights-on, seven-nights-off schedule, with full-time pay and full PTO. The nurse must be awake and available throughout the night, may have visits scheduled at the start of a shift, and travels within the service area for additional visits when patient needs arise. The position provides care and support to older adults and their families, with hospice training available for the right RN. The annual salary is $85,000–$100,000. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. the following morning, and Friday at 5:00 p.m. through Monday at 8:00 a.m. Weekend and holiday rotations are built into the seven-on/seven-off schedule.
Requirements
- Current, unrestricted RN license in New Jersey.
- Strong assessment, triage, and critical-thinking skills.
- Calm, confident decision-making under pressure.
- Genuine compassion for older adults and their families.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
- Ability to travel within the assigned service area when required.
- Comfort being awake and available throughout the night.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of nursing experience is preferred.
- Experience in geriatrics, hospice, home health, long-term care, or emergency nursing is a plus.
- Hospice experience is preferred but not required; training is available for the right RN.
Responsibilities
- Respond promptly to overnight calls.
- Assess patient needs and provide skilled nursing guidance.
- Triage calls and coordinate appropriate care.
- Make in-person visits when needed, including visits that may be scheduled at the start of a shift.
- Travel throughout Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean counties for additional visits when patient needs arise.
- Communicate with physicians, caregivers, patients, families, and other team members.
- Provide reassurance and compassionate support during stressful moments.
- Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Help older adults remain safe, comfortable, and well cared for.
Benefits
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Company-paid life insurance
- Aflac supplemental insurance
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Pet insurance
- Paid time off
- Seven paid holidays, including one floating holiday
- Mileage reimbursement
- Tapcheck earned-wage access
- Employee referral bonuses
- Employee discounts
- Monthly appreciation
- Professional development and advancement opportunities
- Full PTO
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
