Travel Registered Nurse – Hospice

Gentiva Hospice • Kansas City, MO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Gentiva is seeking a Hospice RN – Regional Support to provide direct hospice care to patients and support to their families while temporarily covering different hospice branches according to census needs or staffing gaps. The role primarily covers the Midwest and Great North regions, with possible stretch assignments elsewhere. An Illinois license is preferred but not required.

The position typically follows a Monday–Friday schedule and includes occasional on-call responsibilities and after-hours care. Travel is required and may involve overnight stays within a 100-mile radius, frequent overnight travel across multiple states, or regional overnight stays depending on assignment needs. A company fleet car is provided for eligible employees.

Gentiva is a national provider of hospice, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, with nearly 600 locations across 38 states. This is a safety-sensitive position. Employees must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits and, where applicable, state-specific requirements.

Requirements

• Current, unencumbered RN license in the state of employment.
• At least 1 year of RN experience in hospice, home health, acute care, long-term care, oncology, or another high-acuity setting.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel as assignments require, including overnight travel.

Nice To Haves

• Illinois RN license.
• Hospice and end-of-life nursing experience.
• Skill in clinical assessments and compassionate communication.
• Strong critical-thinking, flexibility, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfort working in varied environments with shifting needs.
• Proficiency in documentation and electronic health records.
• Ability to remain calm and supportive in crisis situations and engage effectively with families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate nursing care to hospice patients.
• Manage and implement individualized plans of care.
• Support and lead interdisciplinary team members, including LPNs, CNAs, and HHAs.
• Assess and address patients’ physical, emotional, spiritual, and environmental needs.
• Accurately document care and ensure compliance with hospice protocols.
• Educate families and caregivers about 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 Gentiva hospice locations as assigned to fill urgent needs.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• National and local recognition programs.
• Teammate Assistance Fund.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time associates.
• Mileage reimbursement or fleet vehicle program for full-time associates.
• Generous paid time off and 7 paid holidays for full-time associates.
• Wellness programs, including telemedicine, diabetes management, and joint and spine concierge care, for full-time associates.
• Education support and tuition assistance for full-time associates.
• Free continuing education units (CEUs) for full-time associates.
• Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance for full-time associates.
• Voluntary benefits, including pet, critical illness, accident, and long-term care coverage, for full-time associates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed