RN
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Posted Aug 24 · Not open to new grads
- Unit
- Hospice
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Per Diem
- On the floor
- On call
- Setting
- Hospice
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 1+ years
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About this role
Hospice Registered Nurse
Southeast Wisconsin – Community-Based / Field Position Milwaukee, WI
Description
Allegiant Hospice is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and patient-centered Registered Nurse to join our hospice team. This is an excellent opportunity for an RN looking for flexible hours while providing meaningful, one-on-one care to patients and families during one of the most important times in their lives. Hospice experience is not required. We welcome experienced hospice nurses as well as nurses who are new to hospice and have the heart, clinical judgment, and desire to learn. Allegiant Hospice provides education, orientation, and ongoing support to help the right nurse become comfortable and successful in hospice and end-of-life care.
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About the Position
The Hospice RN nursing visits may include
- Symptom management and comfort visits
- Change-in-condition assessments
- Urgent nursing visits
- Death/pronouncement visits
- Other skilled nursing visits based on patient needs
We are looking for an RN with strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, compassion, reliability, and a willingness to learn.
Flexible, Community-Based Care
This is a field-based hospice nursing position serving patients where they call home, including private residences and residential care communities.
Visits are coordinated based on patient needs, nurse availability, and geographic location. We work to coordinate visits efficiently and minimize unnecessary travel whenever possible.
Our patients live throughout the greater Southeast Wisconsin area, including Milwaukee County and surrounding communities.
What We Offer
- Flexible PRN scheduling
- Competitive compensation
- Hourly pay for scheduled on-call coverage
- Additional pay for visits completed while on call
- Supportive leadership
- Hospice education and training
Who We're Looking For
You may be a great fit if you are a nurse who
- Is compassionate and patient-centered
- Has strong nursing assessment and clinical judgment skills
- Is dependable and comfortable working independently
- Communicates well with patients, families, providers, and other healthcare professionals
- Remains calm and supportive during urgent or emotional situations
- Is comfortable traveling to patients in the community
- Wants flexibility without losing the opportunity to make a meaningful difference
- Is interested in learning hospice and end-of-life care
Make a Difference with Allegiant Hospice
Hospice nursing is about more than managing symptoms. It is about providing comfort, dignity, education, reassurance, and support to patients and families when they need it most.
If you are looking for a flexible PRN nursing opportunity where your time, clinical skills, and compassion can make a meaningful difference, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to learn more about joining the Allegiant Hospice team.
No previous hospice experience is required. We are willing to train the right nurse.
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Wisconsin.
- Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience
- Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.
- Compassionate, empathetic, and adaptable approach to patient care.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance.
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Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Wisconsin.
- Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience
- Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.
- Compassionate, empathetic, and adaptable approach to patient care.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance.
Place
- City
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Median rent
- $1,059/mo
- Local household income
- $54,234/yr
- Metro price level
- 3% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Milwaukee area index 96.9, where 100 is the national average.
Milwaukee sits on Lake Michigan's western shore, blending brewing heritage with a revitalized downtown and lively arts scene. The Historic Third Ward offers loft living, galleries, and the riverwalk. Summer festivals, brick breweries, and Midwestern affordability give out-of-state nurses a grounded city with real character.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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