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 aHospice 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.

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, or oncology preferred)
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: 2026-137582
Category: Registered Nurse
Position Type: Full-Time
Company: Gentiva Hospice

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