Travel Registered Nurse – Hospice

Gentiva • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

Gentiva is hiring a Travel Registered Nurse to provide hospice care and regional staffing support across the Midwest and Northern regions, with flexibility to assist in the South as needed. The nurse provides direct care to hospice patients, supports families, and temporarily works at different hospice branches to address census needs or staffing gaps. Michigan RN licensure is preferred but not required.

The role typically follows a Monday–Friday schedule with occasional on-call responsibilities. Travel is required and may involve overnight stays within a 100-mile radius, frequent overnight travel to 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, home health, and advanced illness management services, with nearly 600 locations and thousands of clinicians across 38 states. The company describes its work environment as collaborative and recognizes achievements and kindness.

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.
• Reliable transportation.
• Willingness to travel, including overnight travel as required by assignment.
• Meet applicable state-specific requirements and minimum eligibility requirements for benefits.

Nice To Haves

• Michigan RN licensure is preferred but not required.
• 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 with documentation and electronic health records.
• Ability to remain calm and supportive in crisis situations and engage effectively with families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, high-quality 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.
• Document care accurately 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 meet urgent staffing 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