What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Registered Nurse – Hospice position at Gentiva Hospice?
Overview
Schedule: Typically Monday–FridayEligible for a company fleet vehicle
Make a difference across communities.We are seeking a compassionate and adaptable Registered Nurse – Regional Support to join our team. In this dynamic role, you'll deliver direct patient care and provide support to families, while also stepping into temporary assignments at various branches as needed due to staffing gaps or census increases.
This is a unique opportunity for an RN looking for flexibility, variety, and purpose-driven work across multiple locations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide direct nursing care and manage hospice patients’ plans of care
- Support and lead interdisciplinary care teams including LPNs, CNAs, and support staff
- Assess and address patients’ physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs
- Document care thoroughly and accurately
- Supervise and guide HHA/LPN staff
- Educate patients and families about medications, care needs, and safety
- Participate in on-call rotation and provide after-hours support as assigned
- Collaborate with physicians and attend interdisciplinary team meetings
- Assist in referrals, resource connections, and compliance with payer requirements
About You
What You’ll Need:
- Active RN license in the state of employment
- Minimum of 1 year RN experience (acute care, oncology, long-term care, hospice, or home health preferred)
- CPR certification
- Valid driver’s license and current auto insurance
- Reliable transportation
Preferred Skills and Qualities:
- Strong hospice and end-of-life care knowledge
- Excellent clinical and assessment skills
- Compassionate, supportive, and calm in crisis situations
- Effective communicator with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
- Flexibility and resilience in a dynamic work environment
We Offer
Schedule & Travel:
This role typically follows a Monday–Friday schedule, with occasional on-call responsibilities.
A company fleet car is provided for eligible employees.
Why Join Us?
- Generous Paid Time Off (increases with tenure)
- 7 Paid Holidays
- 50% Matching 401(k) up to 6%
- Supportive culture focused on work/life balance
- Career advancement opportunities
- The chance to serve patients in your broader community
If you’re a dedicated RN ready to bring comfort and care across locations, we invite you to apply today.
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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
Location
Gentiva HospiceOur Company
At Gentiva, it is our privilege to offer compassionate care in the comfort of wherever our patients call home. We are a national leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, with nearly 600 locations and thousands of dedicated clinicians across 38 states.
Our place is by the side of those who need us – from helping people recover from illness, injury, or surgery in the comfort of their homes to guiding patients and their families through the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of a serious illness or terminal diagnosis.
Our nationwide reach is powered by a family of trusted brands that include:
- Hospice care: Gentiva Hospice, Emerald Coast Hospice Care, Heartland Hospice, Hospice Plus, New Century Hospice, Regency SouthernCare, SouthernCare Hospice Services, SouthernCare New Beacon
- Palliative care: Empatia Palliative Care, Emerald Coast Palliative Care
- Home health care: Heartland Home Health
- Advanced illness management: Illumia Health
With corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and providers delivering care across the U.S., we are proud to offer rewarding careers in a collaborative environment where inspiring achievements are recognized – and kindness is celebrated.