Hospice RN
Lincoln, NE
- Eligibility
- General
- Shift
- Nights
- Unit
- Hospice
Posted Jun 19 · Not open to new grads
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Nights
- Term
- Per Diem
- On the floor
- On call
- Setting
- Home Health
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 2+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
About this role
On-Call Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) Location: Lincoln, Nebraska
Schedule
On-Call / PRN overnight and weekend flexible scheduling available Pay: $125/day while on-call; $55.00 per hour when called in
At Hillcrest Health & Living, our mission is simple yet powerful: inspire people to live their best lives. As an On-Call Hospice RN, you’ll be there when it matters most—bringing comfort, dignity, and expert care to patients and families during life’s most meaningful moments. If you’re a confident, compassionate nurse who thrives in an autonomous role and wants to make a real impact, this is your calling.
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What does Hillcrest have to offer?
- Multiple health care plans to choose from
- Vision, dental, and life insurance
- Paid Sick Leave
- Professional development opportunities (tuition reimbursement, certifications, and more)
- Choose when you get paid with Dayforce Wallet
- Gym membership reimbursement and partner discounts
What does a day in the life look like?
- Respond to after-hours calls and provide skilled nursing care to hospice patients in homes or care settings
- Perform symptom management, assessments, and interventions to ensure patient comfort
- Provide emotional support and education to patients and families
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate high-quality end-of-life care
- Complete timely and accurate documentation
What should I have to be considered?
- Active RN license in the state of Nebraska (or compact state)
- Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience
- At least two (2) years of hospice or home health experience
- Strong clinical judgment with the ability to work independently
- Compassionate communicator with a patient-centered approach
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Why Hillcrest? As a local organization, we offer a tight-knit, supportive environment with the benefits and opportunities of a larger healthcare system. Our team lives out the STAR mentality: Selfless. Tough. Accountable. Respectful.
If you’re ready to provide meaningful, compassionate care when patients and families need it most—we’d love to connect with you. Apply today and make a difference that truly matters. #INDRedChip
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“• Active RN license in the state of Nebraska (or compact state) • Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience • At least two (2) years of hospice or home health experience • Strong clinical judgment with the abilit…” · from this posting
Requirements
- RN
- Active RN license in the state of Nebraska (or compact state)
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
Place
- City
- Lincoln, NE
- Median rent
- $1,086/mo
- Local household income
- $71,867/yr
- Metro price level
- 8% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Lincoln area index 91.6, where 100 is the national average.
Lincoln pairs Big Ten college-town energy with living costs about 8% below the national average. The Haymarket District's repurposed rail yards serve walkable dinners and Saturday farmers markets, while Bryan Health anchors a compact healthcare corridor. Nebraska's capital lets bedside RNs keep more of every paycheck without sacrificing downtown texture.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
How this role fits you
About the employer
On your path
Hospice is a specialty you move into. Med surg, oncology, or home health is the usual door in.
Worth asking
The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, 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?