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TravelNurseSource is working with Fusion Medical Staffing to find a qualified Hospice RN in Waynesville, North Carolina, 28785!
Pay Information
$1,658 to $1,906 per week
About The Position
Facility Details
Facility: Please Contact for facility info
Job Details
Starts: ASAP
Assignment Length: 13
Shift: Not Indicated
Call Off Policy: Guaranteed 36 hours per week
Job Quantity: 1
Type: Travel
Job Description
Travel Hospice RN
Company: Fusion Medical Staffing
Location: Facility in CITY, STATE
Job Details
Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a skilled Hospice RN for a LENGTH week travel assignment in CITY, STATE. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of patients while enjoying competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the support of a dedicated clinical team.
Required Qualifications:
- One year of recent experience as an RN, including a minimum of six months in a Hospice Setting as an RN
- Valid RN license in compliance with state regulations
- BLS certification (AHA/ARC)
Preferred Qualifications:
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- Other certifications and licenses may be required for this position
Summary:
A Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) provides compassionate, end-of-life care to patients in their homes or hospice settings, focusing on comfort, pain management, and emotional support. Hospice RNs assess patient needs, coordinate care plans, and educate families to ensure patients experience dignity and peace in their final stages. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic care while upholding hospice philosophy and regulatory standards.
Essential Work Functions:
- Assess patient needs and develop individualized hospice care plans in collaboration with physicians and care teams
- Administer pain management interventions, medications, and treatments to ensure patient comfort
- Educate and support families and caregivers, helping them understand symptom management and end-of-life care
- Monitor changes in patient condition, adjusting interventions to maintain quality of life
- Coordinate care with hospice physicians, social workers, chaplains, and other team members to provide holistic support
- Document all care provided, symptom changes, and family interactions accurately and in compliance with hospice regulations
- Ensure adherence to hospice best practices, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements
- Offer emotional and psychological support to both patients and their loved ones during the end-of-life journey
- Communicate regularly with the hospice care team to ensure continuous, compassionate care
- Strong ability to complete charting and documentation requirements while meeting visit and productivity goals
- Adhere to infection control, safety, and healthcare regulations
- Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of practice
Required Essential Skills:
- Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills
- The ability to read, write, & communicate in the English language is required
- Ability to read/comprehend written instructions, follow verbal instructions, and proficiency in PC skills
- Physical Abilities - Remain in a stationary position, move about, move equipment (50-100lbs), pushing, pulling, bending
- Interpersonal Skills - To work effectively with a variety of personnel (professional and ancillary) to present a positive attitude and professionalism
- Technical/Motor Skills - Ability to grasp, fine manipulation, pushing/pulling and able to move about when assisting with procedures and/or using department equipment.
- Mental Requirements - Must be able to cope with frequent contact with the general public, customers, and meeting deadlines under pressure. Must be able to work under close supervision occasionally as well as working without assistance from other personnel. Must be able to contend with irregular activity schedules occasionally and continuous concentration to detail
- Sensory - Visual acuity, ability to effectively communicate.
Benefits Include:
- Highly competitive pay for travel professionals
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO) after 1560 hours
- Short-term disability offered
- 401(k) matching
- Aggressive Refer-a-friend Bonus Program
- 24/7 recruiter support
- Reimbursement for licensure and CEUs
Why Choose Fusion?
At Fusion Medical Staffing, our goal is to improve the lives of everyone we touch, and we're always looking for people like you to join our mission. Your passion for helping others deserves a partner just as committed to supporting you — that’s why we offer day one insurance, $0 copay for mental health services, scholarships and awards, exclusive discounts, and more. From your personal recruiter to our clinical and traveler experience teams, we’re here to guide and celebrate you along your journey. You take care of others; we take care of you.
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Other Duties Disclaimer:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned. This job description is not a comprehensive list of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job and is subject to change at any time with or without notice.
Start your rewarding career as a Travel Hospice RN with Fusion Medical Staffing and join our mission to improve lives. Apply now!
- Fusion is an EOE/E-Verify Employer
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About Fusion Medical Staffing
Fusion Medical Staffing provides career opportunities to healthcare professionals by helping medical facilities fill their staffing needs. Fusion staffs a variety of specialties within the nursing and allied healthcare fields. We offer competitive pay packages and the benefits that travelers deserve. We pride ourselves on our communication skills, accurate job transparency, and traveler-first mentality. At Fusion, you can actually choose your own adventure!
Fusion started staffing therapists in 2009, and has since expanded to specialties within the nursing, long-term care, home health, cath lab, laboratory, cardiopulmonary, and radiology fields. We continue to seek out the best talent in the healthcare industry. Our travelers provide the hands that help heal and save patients' lives, and they will continue to fill our client's facilities nationwide. Fusion is committed to transparency and putting our traveler's needs, wants, and preferences first; that means having our travelers be in the driver’s seat of their own careers. When you put your trust in Fusion, we will help you excel in your career and expand your experience.
