Travel Registered Nurse – Hospice

Overview

Expand Access. Travel with Purpose. Deliver Compassionate Hospice Care.

Would you enjoy making a difference across multiple communities while stepping in where care is needed most?

We’re looking for a Hospice RN – Regional Support to join our team. In this dynamic role, you’ll provide direct care to patients and support to families, while also serving as a floating clinician—temporarily assigned to different hospice branches based on census needs or staffing gaps. If you’re energized by new settings, adaptable to change, and passionate about purpose-driven care, this role could be a perfect fit.

Territory (East TN) to include: Kingsport, Johnson City, Greeneville, Morristown, Sevierville, Knoxville, Crossville, Athens, Cleveland and Chattanooga.

Hospice Case Manager experience required.

As a Hospice RN – Regional Support, You Will:

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate nursing care for hospice patients

• Manage and implement individualized plans of care

• Support and lead interdisciplinary team members (LPNs, CNAs, HHAs, etc.)

• Assess and address patients’ physical, emotional, spiritual, and environmental needs

• Accurately document all care provided and ensure compliance with hospice protocols

• Educate families and caregivers on care instructions, medications, and safety

• Participate in the on-call rotation and provide after-hours care as needed

• Collaborate with physicians, referral sources, and the care team

• Assist with referrals, regulatory documentation, and payer compliance

• Travel to various Gentiva hospice locations as assigned to fill urgent needs

Schedule & Travel:

This role typically follows a Monday–Friday schedule, with occasional on-call responsibilities. Travel is required and may include:

• Option 1: Overnight travel required to cities within a 100-mile radius.

• Option 2: Frequent overnight travel to multiple states is required.

• Option 3: Regional travel with overnight stays based on assignment needs.

A company fleet car is provided for eligible employees.

About You

Qualifications – What You’ll Bring:

• Current, unencumbered RN license in the state of employment

• Minimum of 1 year of RN experience (hospice, home health, acute care, long-term care, oncology or other high acuity setting)

• Current CPR certification

• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation

Preferred Experience (Not required):

• Hospice and end-of-life nursing experience

• Skilled in clinical assessments and compassionate communication

• Strong critical thinking, flexibility, and problem-solving skills

• Comfortable working in varied environments with shifting needs

• Proficient in documentation and electronic health records

• Calm and supportive in crisis situations; skilled at family engagement

We Offer

Benefits for All Hospice Associates (Full-Time & Per Diem):

• Competitive Pay

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Career Advancement Opportunities

• National & Local Recognition Programs

• Teammate Assistance Fund

Additional Full-Time Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

• Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program

• Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays

• Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)

• Education Support & Tuition Assistance

• Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

• Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)

Ready to Join a Team That Cares?

Apply today and bring your RN expertise to a role that supports communities far and wide.

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

ReqID: 2026-137416
Category: Registered Nurse
Position Type: Full-Time
Company: Gentiva Hospice