Traveling Hospice Nurse — Flexible Schedule & Impact

Compassus; Moline (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Compassus is seeking a Traveling Registered Nurse to support home-based patient care across multiple locations. The role involves promoting Compassus values, coordinating with the care team, and delivering routine and emergency assessments, education, and care coordination to maximize patient comfort and outcomes.

Assignments typically last 8-13 weeks (about 3 months) with flexible scheduling to meet staffing needs. Requires active RN license and willingness to travel extensively.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.
• Minimum of one year of nursing practice or equivalent experience preferred.
• Home Health, hospice, oncology, and/or long-term care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Travels to assigned program locations as needed for vacant positions or staffing needs.
• Admits patients and performs routine and emergency assessments.
• Preceptor to onboard and train new team members.
• Meets productivity standards and is available for visits during regular hours.
• Coordinates with PT, OT, MSW, and HHA per Plan of Care.
• Documents observations and treatments at the bedside.
• Communicates with IDT and physicians to alleviate symptoms and monitor care.
• Prevents unwarranted hospitalizations by meeting patient and family needs at home.
• Collaborates with IDT to meet clinical and psycho-social needs.
• Develops and updates care plans after POC changes.
• Educates patients and caregivers on care, disease process, symptom control, wound care, and IV therapy.
• Completes referral and admission assessments as requested.
• Supervises care provided by LPNs and HHAs.

Skills

RN license

Home Health

Hospice care

Travel nursing

Patient education

Care coordination

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Compassus is seeking a Traveling Registered Nurse to support home-based patient care across multiple locations. The role involves promoting Compassus values, coordinating with the care team, and delivering routine and emergency assessments, education, and care coordination to maximize patient comfort and outcomes.

Assignments typically last 8-13 weeks (about 3 months) with flexible scheduling to meet staffing needs. Requires active RN license and willingness to travel extensively.