Hospice Registered Nurse Fri/Sat/Sun Nights - On Call

Mountain Valley Hospice; Elkin (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call compensation

Fleet vehicle provided

Supportive leadership

Meaningful work

Job summary

Mountain Valley Hospice in Elkin, NC, is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for an on-call role covering Fri/Sat/Sun nights. This full-time professional position supports patients and families in the Elkin and Wilkes service area, with evening and overnight shifts.

The RN will work autonomously yet stay connected to a collaborative clinical team. The ideal candidate holds a current state RN license, demonstrates strong clinical assessment, calm decision-making under pressure, and a

Qualifications

• Current RN license (state-specific) required.
• Ability to assess patients and make timely decisions.
• Capable of working independently with a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-call nursing care during evenings and overnight hours.
• Respond to patient needs with skilled assessment and compassionate care.
• Offer guidance to patients, families, and caregivers.
• Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.
• Document care accurately and communicate with the team.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Independent work

Compassionate care

Education

RN license (state-specific)

Job description

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Hospice Registered Nurse Fri/Sat/Sun Nights - On Call

Full-Time Professional Elkin, Elkin, NC, US

Registered Nurse (RN)

Schedule: Friday 5:00pm-8:00am, Saturday, Sunday, 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m.

Every Patient. Every Family. Every Time.

At Mountain Valley, what we do is personal. Personal for those we serve and personal for us. Every day we stand shoulder to shoulder with individuals facing the most daunting challenge they will ever face – a serious, or even a terminal, illness. We help those with advanced illness cope with their day-to-day struggles, whether physical, emotional, social or spiritual. We also aspire to help our communities better understand end-of-life care. For those of us at Mountain Valley, there could never be a more important or rewarding job.

Are you an RN who values meaningful patient connections, clinical autonomy, and a schedule that allows for balance? We are seeking a compassionate and confident Registered Nurse to join our on-call team, providing evening and overnight support to patients and families in theElkin and Wilkes service area.

This position is ideal for an experienced RN who enjoys focused, independent work while remaining supported by a collaborative and responsive clinical team.

What You’ll Do

Provide on-call nursing care during evenings and overnight hours

Respond to patient needs with skilled assessment, sound clinical judgment, and compassionate care

Offer guidance and reassurance to patients, families, and caregivers

Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care

Document care accurately and communicate clearly with team members

On-call shifts:

Friday 5:00pm-8:00am, Saturday, Sunday4:00 p.m. – 8:0a.m.

Predictable, consistent on-call schedule

What We’re Looking For

Current RN license (state-specific requirements apply)

Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills

Ability to work independently while staying connected to a supportive team

Calm, confident presence during urgent or after-hours situations

Hospice or home health experience preferred, but not required

Why This Role Matters

On-call nurses play a vital role in ensuring comfort, safety, and peace of mind after hours. You’ll be trusted, respected, and supported—never “out there alone”—and your work will directly impact patients and families during some of their most vulnerable moments.

What We Offer

Competitive on-call compensation

Fleet vehicle provided for business use

Supportive leadership and clinical backup

Meaningful work with purpose and heart

A team culture that appreciates and respects on-call staff

If you’re looking for a role where your experience is valued, your schedule is predictable, and your work truly matters, we would love to talk with you.

At Mountain Valley, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect with a diverse workforce; we make staffing decisions based on knowledge, skills and abilities. Mountain Valley Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived, race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, any other non-merit based factor or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.