RN On Call

Good Shepherd Hospice

Salina, Kansas

Eligibility: HospiceGeriatricsPalliative Care

Posted Jul 23

Shift and hours: 4 shifts a week
Unit and setting: Hospice · Home Health
License: RN license
Term: Permanent

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Weekends: No weekends
On call: On-call rotation

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You would join Good Shepherd Hospice in Salina as part of a regional home-and-community hospice team covering patients and families in town and the surrounding communities. The work is on-call heavy—weekend blocks, Mon–Thu stretches, and full-time on-call shaped as 3x12s…

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Flexible scheduling commonly noted; employer posts weekend on-call, Mon-Thu on-call, and full-time on-call as 3x12-hour shifts (Newton posting).

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Good Shepherd Hospice is seeking a compassionate candidate for an On Call Registered Nurse serving patients and their families in Salina and surrounding communities. The Hospice RN provides nursing assessment, planning and care to maximize the comfort and health of patients and families in accordance with the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care. On Call Position Monday-Thursday. Previous experience in hospice, home health, or geriatrics preferred.

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In Salina, KS

Salina, KSFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 10% below the US average

Median rent: $959/mo
Household income: $61,783/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Salina, KS

NeighborhoodsEast Salina is the primary growth corridor for newer single-family subdivisions like Wheatland Valley along East Crawford and Magnolia, offering modern builds on larger lots within the popular Meadowlark Elementary attendance zone. South Salina provides established residential pockets with the closest proximity to Salina Regional Health Center, making it a functional base for hospital staff. Central Salina offers older, historic homes appealing to those prioritizing walkability to downtown amenities, while West Salina near the Country Club features mature, character-rich neighborhoods.

East Salina is the primary growth corridor for newer single-family subdivisions like Wheatland Valley along East Crawford and Magnolia, offering modern builds on larger lots within the popular Meadowlark Elementary attendance zone. South Salina provides established residential pockets with the closest proximity to Salina Regional Health Center, making it a functional base for hospital staff.

Central Salina offers older, historic homes appealing to those prioritizing walkability to downtown amenities, while West Salina near the Country Club features mature, character-rich neighborhoods.

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Getting aroundCommutes across Salina are typically stress-free, with an average citywide drive time of around 14 minutes and most destinations reachable within 15 minutes. Travel to Salina Regional Health Center generally takes under 10 minutes from central and southern neighborhoods, while reaching the facility from newer subdivisions on the far east side takes roughly 15 to 20 minutes. Main surface arteries like Ninth Street, Crawford, and Magnolia connect easily to Interstate 135 and Interstate 70, and surface parking at healthcare facilities and commercial centers is straightforward.

Commutes across Salina are typically stress-free, with an average citywide drive time of around 14 minutes and most destinations reachable within 15 minutes. Travel to Salina Regional Health Center generally takes under 10 minutes from central and southern neighborhoods, while reaching the facility from newer subdivisions on the far east side takes roughly 15 to 20 minutes.

Main surface arteries like Ninth Street, Crawford, and Magnolia connect easily to Interstate 135 and Interstate 70, and surface parking at healthcare facilities and commercial centers is straightforward.

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OutdoorsLocal outdoor activities revolve around neighborhood green spaces and community nature preserves. Lakewood Discovery Center provides scenic walking and nature trails, while Oakdale Park offers shaded riverfront pathways along the Smoky Hill River and Bill Burk Park serves neighborhood recreational needs. Berkley Family Recreational Area hosts youth sports, Saline State Fishing Lake offers nearby angling, and the western outskirts feature expansive outdoor walking paths at Rolling Hills Zoo.

Local outdoor activities revolve around neighborhood green spaces and community nature preserves. Lakewood Discovery Center provides scenic walking and nature trails, while Oakdale Park offers shaded riverfront pathways along the Smoky Hill River and Bill Burk Park serves neighborhood recreational needs.

Berkley Family Recreational Area hosts youth sports, Saline State Fishing Lake offers nearby angling, and the western outskirts feature expansive outdoor walking paths at Rolling Hills Zoo.

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Living in Salina

Salina serves as central Kansas's regional healthcare hub, blending small-town simplicity with unexpected creative energy. For relocating healthcare professionals, the city offers an exceptionally manageable lifestyle where rush hour rarely exists and commutes to Salina Regional Health Center average under fifteen minutes. Clinicians can choose between character-rich central districts walkable to downtown, established neighborhoods in South Salina right next to clinical facilities, or expanding eastern subdivisions like Wheatland Valley near Meadowlark Elementary. Outside the hospital, Salina punches above its weight culturally: downtown sidewalks feature rotating public sculptures and vibrant murals from the BOOM! festival, while the historic Stiefel Theatre and Oakdale Park's annual Smoky Hill River Festival draw regional crowds. Daily living requires embracing clear midwestern tradeoffs, including relentless winds, severe spring weather, and a quiet nightlife that winds down early. However, for nurses seeking predictable commutes, friendly neighborhoods, and a stable, community-centered routine, Salina delivers practical balance.

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