Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice

VitalCaring is seeking experienced Travel Registered Nurses to provide skilled nursing care to hospice and home health patients across our organization. In this role, you will deploy to VitalCaring hospice branches based on staffing and operational needs, including periods of growth, vacancies, acquisitions, onboarding, and critical staffing needs. You will provide care in patients' homes while working with different communities, teams, and markets.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care to hospice and home health patients
• Complete comprehensive assessments and develop individualized plans of care
• Manage patient caseloads and coordinate care with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
• Provide education and support to patients, families, and caregivers
• Support recovery and independence for home health patients and comfort-focused, end-of-life care for hospice patients
• Quickly integrate into new teams, workflows, and patient populations
• Help stabilize branch operations and promote consistent clinical practices and patient experiences across markets
• Complete timely, accurate clinical documentation and maintain regulatory and quality standards
• Participate in on-call responsibilities as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Active Compact RN License (NLC), or willingness and ability to obtain Compact Licensure within the established timeframe
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive hospice nursing experience
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively based on business need, anticipated 75% or more travel depending on assignment

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous travel nursing experience
• Experience supporting multiple branches, markets, acquisitions, or startup environments
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) certification

Travel Requirements

Assignments will vary based on organizational need and may include local, regional, and interstate travel. Overnight travel will frequently be required, and some assignments may include weekends or on-call support. You may rotate between home health and hospice assignments based on business needs and your clinical competencies.

Benefits

Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; pharmacy benefits; virtual care and mental health support; flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA); supplemental health and life insurance

Financial and Protection: 401(k) with company match; employee referral program; prepaid legal services; identity theft protection

Work-Life Balance and Perks: Generous paid time off; pet insurance; tuition and continuing education reimbursement