RN Travel Nurse Hospice

UnitedHealth Group•Marlborough, MA

19d•$91,540 - $137,310

About The Position

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. This internal travel nurse position supports Amedisys hospice locations throughout Massachusetts, with assignments that may last a day, a week, or several months depending on changing staffing needs. The role provides comprehensive hospice nursing care to assigned patients through assessment, care planning, interventions, and evaluation in alignment with the interdisciplinary plan of care. The nurse is expected to maintain clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and compassionate, patient- and family-centered care. Overnight stays include food and hotel stipends, and mileage is reimbursed. The position involves extensive travel to support agencies experiencing staffing needs. The salary range is $91,540 to $137,310 annually based on full-time employment. Benefits include a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Requirements

Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state or states of assignment; multi-state Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) license where applicable.
Current CPR certification.
At least 3 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in hospice or home health care.
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and required liability insurance.
Pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Responsibilities

Travel regularly and extensively to provide patient care at company hospice agencies with staffing needs.
Perform initial nursing assessments for new admissions.
Complete, coordinate, and revise the total plan of care, collaborating with appropriate staff to maintain continuity of patient care.
Communicate patient progress regularly to the clinical manager, physician, and care team.
Develop, prepare, and maintain individualized patient care progress records accurately, promptly, and according to care center policies.
Record changes and outcomes related to pain and symptom management, as appropriate.
Educate families about the patient's condition, needs, and care.
Refer patients to other hospice care disciplines as needed, or document the rationale for not doing so.
Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call services to patients and families as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.