Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice
Mesquite, Texas
You'll deploy to VitalCaring hospice branches where staffing is short or growing, for vacancies, acquisitions, onboarding and critical needs.
Posted Aug 30 · 3 years of experience
- Shift and hours
- Nights
- Unit and setting
- Hospice Support recovery and independence for Home Health patients and comfort-focused, end-of-life care for Hospice patients.Home Health and hospice patients
- License
- RN license Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license.current, unrestricted RN license
- Term
- Travel
Do you qualify?
- License
- current, unrestricted RN license Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- License
- active Compact RN license, or willing to obtain one Active Compact RN License (NLC), or willingness and ability to obtain Compact Licensure within the established timeframe. Check your license
- Certification
- current BLS/CPR Current BLS/CPR certification.
- Education
- graduate of an accredited school of nursing Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Experience
- 3 years progressive hospice nursing experience Minimum of 3 years of progressive Hospice nursing experience .
- Also asks
- valid driver's license and reliable transportation Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Also asks
- willing to travel, anticipated 75+% travel Ability and willingness to travel extensively based on business need - anticipated 75+% travel , depending on assignment.
Preferred
- Certification
- CHPN certification BSN and/or CHPN certification preferred.
- Education
- BSN
- Also asks
- previous travel nursing experience Previous travel nursing experience preferred.
- Also asks
- experience supporting multiple branches, markets, acquisitions, or startups Experience supporting multiple branches, markets, acquisitions, or startup environments preferred.
What it pays
Benefits
- BenefitsMedical, dental and vision coverageMedical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- BenefitsPharmacy benefitsPharmacy benefits
- BenefitsVirtual care and mental health supportVirtual care and mental health support
- BenefitsFSA and HSA accountsFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
- BenefitsSupplemental health and life insuranceSupplemental health and life insurance
- Benefits401(k) with company match401(k) with company match
More benefits (7)
- BenefitsEmployee referral programEmployee referral program
- BenefitsPrepaid legal servicesPrepaid legal services
- BenefitsIdentity theft protectionIdentity theft protection
- BenefitsGenerous paid time offGenerous paid time off
- BenefitsPet insurancePet insurance
- BenefitsTuition and continuing education reimbursementTuition and continuing education reimbursement
- Paid time off
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- skilled nursing care for hospice patients Provide skilled nursing care to Hospice patients.
- Day to day
- comprehensive assessments and individualized plans of care Complete comprehensive assessments and develop individualized plans of care.
- Day to day
- managing caseloads and coordinating care with physicians Manage patient caseloads and coordinate care with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
- Day to day
- patient, family and caregiver teaching and support Provide education and support to patients, families, and caregivers.
- Cross-training
- rotating between Home Health and hospice assignments You may rotate between Home Health and Hospice assignments based on business needs and your clinical competencies.
- Weekends
- some assignments include weekends Overnight travel will frequently be required, and some assignments may include weekends or on-call support.
- On call
- on-call duty as assigned Participate in on-call responsibilities as assigned.
- Travel
- local, regional and interstate assignments Assignments will vary based on organizational need and may include local, regional, and interstate travel .
- Details
- frequent overnight travel
The workplace
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
Hospice is a specialty you move into. Med surg, oncology, or home health is the usual door in.
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VitalCaring – Deliver Care That Brings Comfort and Dignity
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Hospice
Field-Based | Patient & Family-Centered | End-of-Life Care
Travel Nationwide. Make an Impact Where It Matters Most.
Join VitalCaring – Bring Exceptional Care Wherever It's Needed
Are you an experienced RN who thrives on variety, independence, and the opportunity to make an immediate impact?
VitalCaring is building a team of Travel Hospice Registered Nurses who will bring their clinical expertise to Hospice teams across our organization. In this role, you'll step into markets where your experience matters most - supporting patients, strengthening local teams, and helping ensure continuity of exceptional care.
This isn't traditional bedside travel nursing. You'll provide care where patients call home, while experiencing different communities, teams, and markets along the way.
What You'll Do
As a Hospice Travel RN, you'll deploy to VitalCaring hospice branches based on staffing and operational needs, including periods of growth, vacancies, acquisitions, onboarding, and critical staffing needs.
You'll
- Provide skilled nursing care to Hospice 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.
What We're Looking For
This role is ideal for an experienced clinician who is adaptable, confident, independent, and ready to go where they're needed most.
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+% travel , depending on assignment.
- Previous travel nursing experience preferred.
- Experience supporting multiple branches, markets, acquisitions, or startup environments preferred.
- BSN and/or CHPN certification preferred.
What to Expect
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.
Ready for Nursing That Takes You Further?
If you're energized by new environments, confident in your clinical skills, and looking for a role that combines travel, autonomy, purpose, and meaningful patient care , we'd love to meet you.
Bring your experience. Go where you're needed. Make an impact wherever you land.
Benefits That Support You
Health & 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 & Protection
401(k) with company match
Employee referral program
Prepaid legal services
Identity theft protection
Work-Life Balance & Perks
Generous paid time off
Pet insurance
Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Candidates are evaluated based on job-related qualifications, skills, and business needs.
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What's around it?
Mesquite, TX
Living costs about 3% below the US average