Travel Hospice RN
About The Position
The Hospice Travel Registered Nurse is a clinical resource who provides direct patient care and supports hospice programs across the organization. The role partners with local teams on case management, admissions, resource nursing, and other clinical needs according to program priorities. The nurse integrates into new environments, builds relationships with interdisciplinary teams, and helps maintain quality, compliance, and compassionate care standards. The position travels throughout the Midwest Area, primarily supporting Sanctuary Hospice Illinois locations in Des Plaines, Naperville, Rockford, Tinley Park, and Westchester, with occasional travel to Sanctuary Ohio locations in Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus, Akron, Cleveland, and Youngstown. Extensive travel, including overnight stays, is required. This is a salaried position and is not a contract travel nurse position.
Requirements
- Current unrestricted Registered Nurse license in good standing.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively, including overnight stays.
- At least two years of RN experience.
- At least one year of hospice, palliative care, or comparable end-of-life care experience.
- CPR certification if mandated by the state.
- Experience managing patients in home or community-based settings.
- Licensed driver with an automobile insured according to state and/or organizational requirements and in good working order.
- Obtain additional state licensure as required to support the organization.
Nice To Haves
- Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) multistate license, when eligible.
- Hospice case management, admissions, travel nursing, or multi-site support experience.
- Experience with MatrixCare or a comparable hospice electronic medical record system.
- Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate hospice care across multiple locations and serve as a clinical resource for local teams.
- Support patient care delivery through case management, admissions, and other clinical nursing responsibilities based on program needs.
- Take on assignments supporting staffing needs, growth, transitions, and operational priorities.
- Build relationships with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams in new environments.
- Provide 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 use electronic medical record systems effectively.
- Provide feedback and identify opportunities to strengthen clinical operations.
- Travel throughout the assigned region.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Company matching 401(k).
- 15 days of PTO and 10 holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement and certification assistance.
- Wellness and discount programs.
- Cell phone, mileage, and gym membership reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
