Travel RN - Med/Surg - Hospice/Palliative Care

American Traveler; Rockport (ME); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; 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

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking an experienced Hospice RN for an overnight home health role in Maine. The position requires an active Maine or compact RN license, BLS, and at least 2 years of nursing experience with 1 year in home health/hospice.

EPIC EMR proficiency and admissions experience are required or preferred. A 13-week contract with on-call duties and local travel is included. The role involves night shifts (5pm–5am) with 3 call hours, case management, and frequent patient visits.

Qualifications

• Active RN license ME or compact is required.
• Current BLS certification is required.
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience.
• Minimum 1 year of home health/hospice experience.
• EPIC EMR experience is required.
• Experience with admissions is preferred.
• Skills include PICC lines, trachs, ostomies, chest tubes, and lab draws as relevant.

Responsibilities

• Provide home hospice care in an overnight home health setting.
• Night triage and 12-hour shifts with on-call hours.
• Case manage 14-18 patients based on acuity with 5–6 visits per day.
• Meet productivity expectations and participate in on-call rotations.
• Utilize EPIC EMR for documentation and charting.

Skills

RN license ME/compact

BLS certified

Home health/hospice exp

EPIC EMR

Case management

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Hospice RN for an overnight home health position requiring at least 2 years of home health/hospice experience and a Maine or compact RN license.

Requirements

• Active RN license (ME or compact) required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• Minimum 1 year of home health/hospice experience required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Experience with admissions preferred
• Preferred skills include PICC lines/dressing changes, trachs, port access, ostomies, chest tubes, Pleurex drains, S/P catheters, and lab draws/UA/C&S
• Must be able to successfully case manage and self-schedule patients
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required

Responsibilities

• Home hospice care setting through a home health and hospice agency
• Night triage shifts, 12-hour shifts from 5p-5a plus 3 call hours from 5a-8a
• Case manage 14-18 patients based on acuity with an expectation of 5-6 visits per day
• Minimum productivity requirement of 25 visits per week (SOC = 2 units, Recert = 1 unit, DC = 1 unit)
• On-call rotation required, estimated at 1x/week and 1 weekend per month
• Every other weekend required
• On-call duties include after-hours tuck-in calls for new admissions, post-fall follow-ups, routine visits, and admissions
• Uses EPIC EMR
• Assigned agency laptop, iPhone, nursing supply bin, nursing bag with vital signs equipment, and agency bag
• Float policy of 25 miles between facilities as needed
• Patient population includes adult med surg, oncology, cardiac, neurological, respiratory, wound care, GI, and GU patients
• Use of in-home infusion pumps; no ventilators or invasive monitoring
• Responsibilities include case management, home visits, and overnight triage support for hospice patients
• Collaborative, team-oriented personality with strong communication skills and openness to feedback
• Dress code is business casual or scrubs in any color; no jeans, open-toed shoes, or clothing with holes
• Candidates within 90 miles of any MaineHealth facility (Maine or New Hampshire residents) are considered local, with local bill rates applying
• Local travelers are not eligible for contract renewals or extensions
• RTO should be minimal, with 3-4 days considered reasonable for a 13-week contract, at manager's discretion
• First-time travelers may be considered for this role
• Use of AirPods, laptops, and cell phones is prohibited while on duty in the unit

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs

Job ID: P-781680

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