Registered Nurse - Hospice

TotalMed

$110K — $120K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current RN license
  • BLS certification (additional certifications as required)
  • Two years of recent Hospice RN experience
  • Strong communication skills
  • Adaptability in high-pressure situations

Responsibilities

  • Assess patient conditions and create individualized care plans focusing on comfort and symptom management.
  • Administer medications and treatments for pain and symptom relief.
  • Provide emotional support and education to patients and families about the hospice journey.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team, including physicians and social workers.
  • Monitor and adjust care plans based on patient progress and needs.
  • Maintain compliance with hospice regulations through accurate documentation.
  • Offer compassionate presence and reassurance during patients' final moments.

Benefits

  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Licensure and relocation reimbursements
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • Housing assistance
Full Job Description
Registered Nurse-Hospice

Job ID #1899790

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About this Role

As a Hospice Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide compassionate, end-of-life care to patients in their homes or hospice facilities, focusing on comfort, dignity, and support. You'll work closely with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to manage symptoms, ease pain, and ensure emotional and spiritual support during a profoundly important time. This role requires not only strong clinical skills but also empathy, patience, and the ability to provide guidance through difficult conversations and decisions.

Job details

$2,122.64 / week

Morristown, New Jersey

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Profession: Registered Nurse

Facility Type: ???

Specialty: Hospice

Division: Travel Nursing

Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, 5 day(s)/week

Start Date: 08/11/2025

Duration: 96 Days

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Responsibilities

Assess patients' conditions and develop individualized care plans centered on comfort and symptom management.

Administer medications and treatments to manage pain and other distressing symptoms.

Provide emotional support and education to patients and families, helping them understand the hospice journey.

Collaborate with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and other members of the care team.

Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as needed.

Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with hospice regulations and standards.

Offer compassionate presence and reassurance during the final stages of life.

Required Qualifications

Current RN license

BLS (other certifications as required by facility)

Two years of recent Hospice RN experience

Strong communication and adaptability skills

Why Work With TotalMed

Benefits

401(k)

Licensure, relocation, reimbursements

Continuing education

Housing

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