Hospice After Hours Registered Nurse (RN) - Central Indiana Talent Pool

Optimal Care - Evergreen; Carmel (IN); Remote; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Paid time off (3+ weeks)

Medical, dental and vision insurance

HSA and FSA options

401(k) with employer match

Pet insurance

ID and fraud protection

Job summary

Optimal Care is seeking an experienced Hospice After Hours Registered Nurse (RN) to provide overnight skilled nursing and compassionate care in patients’ homes across the Central Indiana area. The role supports 7-on/7-off night rotations (5pm–8am) with no on-call burden and home-based shifts from Carmel, IN, ensuring continuity of care with physicians and the hospice team.

You will travel daily within the service area, assess urgent symptoms, and deliver clinical interventions while helping

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
• Current State License as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum 1 year experience as a nurse in a clinical care setting
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and valid automobile insurance coverage
• Ability to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage urgent symptoms during night shifts.
• Provide skilled nursing interventions and support families during crisis moments.
• Coordinate with physicians and hospice team to ensure continuity of care overnight.

Skills

Autonomous practice

Critical thinking

Compassionate care

Travel-ready

Education

Nursing diploma/degree

RN license

Job description

Hospice After Hours Registered Nurse (RN) - Central Indiana Talent Pool

Carmel, IN

Optimal Care is growing, and we’re looking to connect with talented individuals who may be a great fit for our organization. We invite you to submit your resume so we can learn more about your experience and the type of role you're looking for. Whether the time is now or in the future, we will keep you in mind for opportunities that align with your skills and background.

About the Role

Provide compassionate, skilled hospice care while enjoying a truly predictable schedule that supports your life outside of work. As a Hospice After Hours Registered Nurse, you'll deliver skilled nursing care and emotional support to patients and families during the overnight hours, responding to urgent needs in the moments they need it most while helping ensure comfort, dignity, and peace at end of life.

This role is ideal for an experienced RN who thrives in autonomous practice and is confident making critical clinical decisions in real time. You'll work a consistent 7-on / 7-off night rotation (5pm–8am), giving you half the year off while still earning a full-time salary. With no additional on-call requirements and all shifts beginning and ending from home, you'll have a highly structured schedule that allows you to fully disconnect during your time off and plan your life with confidence.

During your working nights, you'll assess and manage urgent symptoms, provide skilled nursing interventions, and support families through crisis moments with clinical expertise and compassion. Working independently while coordinating closely with physicians and the hospice team, you'll ensure continuity of care throughout the night and serve as a steady, reassuring presence during some of life's most vulnerable hours.

Location

• Office Location: 600 E Carmel Dr, Suite 144, Carmel, IN 46032


• Service Area:
  
  
  
  • Carmel / Boone / Clinton / Hamilton / Hancock / Hendricks / Johnson / Madison / Marion / Morgan / Shelby
  
  
  
  

This role is a high travel position and requires daily travel within the service area to provide care to patients in their homes, assisted living facilities, or nursing homes

Hours

• Only 26 weeks per year, on call for 7 nights, then off for the next 7 nights


• Every other Monday to Sunday, 5 p.m. to 8 a.m.


• Training takes place Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for the first 2-4 weeks

Required Qualification

• Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing


• Current State License as a Registered Nurse


• Minimum 1 year experience as a nurse in a clinical care setting


• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and valid automobile insurance coverage


• Ability to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)


• Hospice or home health experience


• Previous after-hours or on-call experience

Essential Skills and Competencies

• Demonstrates clinical nursing competencies in accordance with accepted standards of practice


• Able to assess and respond appropriately to the physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs of patients, families, and caregivers in a variety of care settings, including homes and facilities


• Exhibits strong interpersonal communication skills, emotional resilience, and the ability to support patients and families facing end-of-life issues


• Capable of managing multiple priorities, documentation requirements, and time-sensitive responsibilities efficiently

Pay Range

$80,000 - $85,000 USD

How We Care for You

• Mileage Reimbursement


• Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off for Full Time


• Part Time/Per Diem also accrue Paid Time Off


• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance


• HSA and FSA options including Dependent Care


• Company paid Short Term Disability


• 401(k) with Employer Match


• Pet Insurance


• ID and Fraud Protection


• And more...

Optimal Care are is where your dedication meets a rewarding career.

Top Work Places for 12 consecutive years, Great Places to Work certified for 6 consecutive years, and we believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. We’re committed to supporting your professional growth, valuing your expertise, and creating an environment where you can do your best work every day.

As a clinician-owned and operated organization, we empower our team members to provide personalized, compassionate care to patients and families every day.

We are a leading provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice that encourages collaboration, innovation, and clinical excellence. From chronic disease management and rehabilitation to end-of-life care, our focus is on improving outcomes and enhancing quality of life.

We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Screening is completed by a third‑party administrator, the Michigan Long‑Term Care Partnership, and is performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

Reasonable Accommodations

We offer reasonable accommodations throughout the application process, interview stages, and during employment to ensure all team members can thrive. Please reach out to us if you would like to request a reasonable accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We believe an exceptional place to work begins with diverse perspectives. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.