Travel RN - Med/Surg - Hospice/Palliative Care

American Traveler; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an RN for a Hospice position in Texas with outpatient hospice experience and a valid TX license. The role requires BLS, a driver's license, and a minimum of 2 years in outpatient hospice care.

The position features a Fri-Sun 3x12-hour day shift (10:00-22:00) with on-call duties shared between two RNs. Onsite drug screening applies and travel considerations may be involved.

Qualifications

• Active TX or compact RN license required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Minimum 2 years of outpatient hospice experience required.
• Skilled in medication administration and pain management, including use of the WHO Analgesic Ladder and pain scales.
• Experience with symptom assessment and management (e.g., altered mental status, nausea/vomiting, pressure ulcers).
• Experience with end of life care including death pronouncement and postmortem care.
• Knowledge of ethical/legal issues including advanced directives.
• Experience with clinical documentation of hospice eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Home Health/Hospice work setting.
• Friday to Sunday schedule, 3x12-hour day shifts (10:00-22:00).
• On-call required, shared between 2 RNs each night with possible triage calls or visits.
• Charting system experience with Altera preferred but not required.
• Provide direct patient and family education, support, and goal-setting as part of hospice care.
• Perform intake assessments and interviews for new hospice patients.
• Must be available to complete required lab work within 72 hours of accepting the offer or provide a completion plan.
• Facility conducts its own onsite drug screening, including marijuana testing, and a positive result results in automatic cancellation.
• Candidates should avoid any substances, including CBD products, that could result in a positive drug screen upon arrival.
• Previous permanent staff must have a 1-year gap in employment before returning as a traveler.
• Must reside within 150 miles of the facility for RN/LVN roles.
• Local candidates are not accepted for this position.
• Travel experience preferred but not required.

Skills

Hospice care

Pain management

Symptom assessment

End of life care

Advanced directives

Clinical documentation

Medication administration

Tools

Altera

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Hospice position requiring outpatient hospice experience and a TX or compact RN license.

Requirements

• Active TX or compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification required
• Valid driver's license required
• Minimum 2 years of outpatient hospice experience required
• Skilled in medication administration and pain management, including use of the WHO Analgesic Ladder and pain scales
• Experience with symptom assessment and management (e.g., altered mental status, nausea/vomiting, pressure ulcers)
• Experience with end of life care including death pronouncement and postmortem care
• Knowledge of ethical/legal issues including advanced directives
• Experience with clinical documentation of hospice eligibility

Responsibilities

• Home Health/Hospice work setting
• Friday to Sunday schedule, 3x12-hour day shifts (10:00-22:00)
• On-call required, shared between 2 RNs each night with possible triage calls or visits
• Charting system experience with Altera preferred but not required
• Provide direct patient and family education, support, and goal-setting as part of hospice care
• Perform intake assessments and interviews for new hospice patients
• Must be available to complete required lab work within 72 hours of accepting the offer or provide a completion plan
• Facility conducts its own onsite drug screening, including marijuana testing, and a positive result results in automatic cancellation
• Candidates should avoid any substances, including CBD products, that could result in a positive drug screen upon arrival
• Previous permanent staff must have a 1-year gap in employment before returning as a traveler
• Must reside within 150 miles of the facility for RN/LVN roles
• Local candidates are not accepted for this position
• Travel experience preferred but not required

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-780837

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