Contract

Zohorecruit; Joplin (MO); Hybrid; USD 4,921,000 - 5,111,000; Full time

Job summary

Sage GroupHealthCare Staffing is seeking a Hospice Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel/contract position in Joplin, MO. The role requires hospice/home health experience and a valid RN license; travel and local candidates are welcome.

Responsibilities include coordinating care for homebound patients, starting care plans, and educating families to manage health goals. Travel across Joplin and surrounding areas is expected with a 40-hour week guaranteed.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in good standing for applicable state (or compact license)
• ASN or equivalent required; BSN preferred
• BLS certification required; hospice/home health experience valued

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate care for hospice patients in their homes
• Develop and implement Start of Care and admissions nursing plans
• Support patient recovery and comfort to enable staying at home
• Educate patients and families on disease management and care goals
• Document visits and communicate changes to physicians and care team
• Cover Joplin, MO and surrounding areas

Skills

Registered Nurse

Hospice Nursing experience

Home Care/ Home Health

Reliable vehicle

Covid vaccination

Education

ASN or equivalent

BSN preferred

RN license (state/compact)

BLS certification

Job description

Hiring RN Hospice in Joplin, MO with $2160 Weekly Gross

Joplin, United States | Posted on 06/17/2026

Sage GroupHealthCare Staffing is seeking RN Hospice for a 13-week travel/contractposition in Joplin, MO. Accepting both local and traveler candidates.

Position Name: Hospice Registered Nurse

Location: Joplin, Missouri

Specialty: Home Health Hospice

Start Date: ASAP

EmploymentType: Full-time, Travel,Contract, Temporary

ContractLength: 13-week contract

Pay Rate:Range $2080 to $2160 Weekly Gross pay based on a 40-hour work week (Includes non-taxabletravel/housing and M&I stipend available for qualified/eligible travelers)

MileageReimbursement: $0.54/mile for distancecovered between patient home appointments

Unit: Home Health Hospice

Schedule: 40 hours/week guaranteed, 5 shifts per week, Mon-Fri

Position Requirements:

• Registered Nurse: 1 year - Required
  
• Recent/CurrentHospice Nursing experience: 1 year with the last 3 years – Required
  
• Home Care Home Base(HCHB)/Pointcare experience – Required
  
• Must have Reliable vehicle, validDriver’s License and provide proof of personal Auto Insurance
  
• Must be CovidVaccinated or provide medical or religious exemption
  

Education, Licenseand Certification Requirements:

• ASN or an equivalent– Required
  
• BSN or an equivalent– Highly preferred
  
• RN License for State applying or Compact if accepted - Required
  
• BLS Certificationfrom AHA or American Red Cross - Required
  

Job Description:

• Provide andcoordinate care for assigned hospice patients in comfort of their homes.
  
• Develop and implementnursing care plans including Start of Care and admissions as assigned.
  
• Support patientrecovery and ability to stay at home - enabling them to spend quality timewith their loved ones and doing the activities they enjoy.
  
• Empower patients andfamilies to reach healthcare goals by educating them on disease management.
  
• Provide Hospice nursingcare and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice asdefined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures,and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
  
• Ensure physicians’orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately perpolicy and procedure.
  
• Ensure patients’status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information isgathered and documented.
  
• Notify physicians ofsignificant changes in status.
  
• Document and completecharting for all patient visits within 24 hours.
  
• Provide bereavementsupport to patient’s families as needed.
  
• Territories to cover: Joplin, MO and surrounding