Travel Registered Nurse – Hospice

Gentiva; Paris (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) with Company Match

Career Advancement Opportunities

National & Local Recognition Programs

Teammate Assistance Fund

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle

Paid Holidays

CEUs

Tuition Assistance

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Gentiva Hospice in the United States is seeking a Hospice RN - Regional Support to deliver direct nursing care and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team across Western Tennessee locations, serving as a floating clinician to fill urgent staffing gaps.

This role requires occasional overnight travel, a company fleet car or mileage reimbursement, and a strong commitment to compassionate, family-centered end-of-life care.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered RN license in the state of employment.
• Minimum of 1 year of RN experience in hospice, home health, acute or high acuity settings.
• Current CPR certification and valid driver's license with reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate nursing care for hospice patients.
• Manage and implement individualized plans of care.
• Support and lead interdisciplinary team members (LPNs, CNAs, HHAs, etc.).
• Assess and address patients' physical, emotional, spiritual, and environmental needs.
• Document all care provided and ensure hospice protocol compliance.
• Educate families on care instructions, medications, and safety.
• Participate in on-call rotation and provide after-hours care as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians, referral sources, and the care team.
• Assist with referrals, regulatory documentation, and payer compliance.
• Travel to Gentiva hospice locations as assigned to fill urgent needs.

Skills

RN license

CPR certification

Driver's license

Job description

Overview

Expand Access. Travel with Purpose. Deliver Compassionate Hospice Care.

Would you enjoy making a difference across multiple communities while stepping in where care is needed most?

We're looking for aHospice RN - Regional Support to join our team. In this dynamic role, you'll provide direct care to patients and support to families, while also serving as a floating clinician - temporarily assigned to different hospice branches based on census needs or staffing gaps. If you're energized by new settings, adaptable to change, and passionate about purpose-driven care, this role could be a perfect fit.

This role will support all of our Western TN locations as needed. These locations include Dickson, Selmer, Clarksville, Columbia, Dyersburg, Jackson, Lawrenceburg, Memphis and Paris.

Some overnight travel will be required. Fleet vehicle or mileage reimbursement, travel expense reimbursement, comprehensive benefit package and competitive salary provided.

As a Hospice RN - Regional Support, You Will:

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate nursing care for hospice patients

• Manage and implement individualized plans of care

• Support and lead interdisciplinary team members (LPNs, CNAs, HHAs, etc.)

• Assess and address patients’ physical, emotional, spiritual, and environmental needs

• Accurately document all care provided and ensure compliance with hospice protocols

• Educate families and caregivers on care instructions, medications, and safety

• Participate in the on-call rotation and provide after-hours care as needed

• Collaborate with physicians, referral sources, and the care team

• Assist with referrals, regulatory documentation, and payer compliance

• Travel to various Gentiva hospice locations as assigned to fill urgent needs

Schedule & Travel:

This role typically follows a Monday-Friday schedule, with occasional on-call responsibilities. Travel is required and may include:

• Option 1: Overnight travel required to cities within a 100-mile radius.

• Option 2: Frequent overnight travel to multiple states is required.

• Option 3: Regional travel with overnight stays based on assignment needs.

A company fleet car is provided for eligible employees.

About You

Qualifications – What You’ll Bring:

• Current, unencumbered RN license in the state of employment

• Minimum of 1 year of RN experience (hospice, home health, acute care, long-term care, oncology or other high acuity setting)

• Current CPR certification

• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation

Preferred Experience (Not required):

• Hospice and end-of-life nursing experience

• Skilled in clinical assessments and compassionate communication

• Strong critical thinking, flexibility, and problem-solving skills

• Comfortable working in varied environments with shifting needs

• Proficient in documentation and electronic health records

• Calm and supportive in crisis situations; skilled at family engagement

We Offer

Benefits for All Hospice Associates (Full-Time & Per Diem):

• Competitive Pay

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Career Advancement Opportunities

• National & Local Recognition Programs

• Teammate Assistance Fund

Additional Full-Time Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

• Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program

• Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays

• Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)

• Education Support & Tuition Assistance

• Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

• Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)

Ready to Join a Team That Cares?

Legalese

• This is a safety-sensitive position

• Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits

• Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements

• We are proud to be an EEO employer

• We maintain a drug-free workplace

ReqID: 2026-142573
Category: Registered Nurses
Position Type: Full-Time
Company: Gentiva Hospice