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St. Croix Hospice

On-Call Registered Nurse (RN) - Weekends

Council Bluffs, Iowa

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Posted Aug 4, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 5, 2026

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Shift
Weekends only
Weekends, holidays, call
As a Registered Nurse On-Call, you will play a vital role in our 24/7 care model · Registered Nurse On-Call Requirements &

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At St. Croix Hospice, we believe in the power of compassionate care. Like the river that inspired our name and takes great skill to navigate, St. Croix Hospice guides patients and families through the end-of-life journey. We are committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for our patients, empowering them to make the most of their time with dignity, comfort, and respect. If you're ready to be part of our deeply compassionate family of caregivers guiding extraordinary life experiences, we invite you to join our team, where your work truly matters. As a Registered Nurse On-Call, you will play a vital role in our 24/7 care model, providing timely, skilled, and compassionate care during evenings, nights, and weekends. You'll respond to urgent patient needs and complete evening/weekend admissions, helping families navigate critical moments with reassurance and expertise. This unique weekend overnight schedule offers both flexibility and fulfillment, allowing for meaningful impact while balancing work and life. If you're a compassionate Registered Nurse who values meaningful patient connections and autonomy in your practice, we'd love to meet you. Registered Nurse On-Call Requirements & Responsibilities: Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Associates, Bachelors, or Masters) 1+ years of recent acute care experience required; hospice or home care experience preferred Current RN license in state of practice and CPR certification Respond to triage calls and provide after-hours nursing visits for symptom management, admissions, and care plan updates Develop and adjust individualized care plans based on evolving needs Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, offering education and support to patients and caregivers Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation of care, outcomes, and communication Must have reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and proof of auto insurance Benefits & Schedule: Schedule: Friday 5:00pm - Monday 8:00am Health, dental, vision, and life insurance Company-paid short/long-term disability and basic life insurance 401(k) with up to 4% company match Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities Paid time off and paid holidays

Skills for this role

triagephone triagesymptom managementadmissionscare plan developmentmedication administrationpatient/caregiver educationclinical documentationend-of-life carepatient family support

Certifications

CPRBLS

Requirements

  • Current RN license in state of practice
  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Associates, Bachelors, or Masters)
  • 1+ years of recent acute care experience required
  • Hospice or home care experience preferred
  • Current RN license in state of practice
  • CPR certification
  • Reliable transportation
  • Valid driver's license
  • Proof of auto insurance

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Company-paid short/long-term disability
  • Basic life insurance
  • 401(k) with up to 4% company match
  • Tuition reimbursement

About the employer

St. Croix Hospice
Hiring organization

St. Croix Hospice is a hospice care organization that provides end-of-life care to patients and families, primarily in their home settings. Named after the St. Croix River—symbolizing the skill needed to navigate the end-of-life journey—the organization serves communities with an…

5.0 Google rating
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What reviewers appreciate

  • Clear sense of purpose and meaningful end-of-life care work
  • Feeling of personal appreciation reported by nurses
  • Opportunities to learn new things and grow professionally

What reviewers flag

  • Support from managers identified as an area for improvement
  • Work-life balance rated below average at 3.4 out of 5 stars
  • Management rated below average at 3.4 out of 5 stars
compassionatepatient-centeredmission-driveninterdisciplinaryethicaldignity-focused

Living in Council Bluffs, IA

Council Bluffs sits along the Missouri River in western Iowa, just across from Omaha, Nebraska. Nurses relocating here enjoy a close-knit Midwestern feel with convenient access to the larger Omaha metro's healthcare networks, dining, and cultural attractions.

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State price level · Iowa
87.8
12% below the national average
Median gross rent
$1,030/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

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