Position Summary
The Hospice Inpatient Unit Registered Nurse (RN) provides compassionate, high-quality nursing care to patients with terminal illnesses during overnight hours. This role focuses on comfort, symptom management, and emotional support for patients and their families during end-of-life care. The RN is accountable for the safe, effective delivery and coordination of hospice nursing services within the inpatient setting while upholding professional nursing standards and hospice philosophies.
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver comprehensive inpatient hospice nursing care focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life
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Perform ongoing patient assessments and respond promptly to changes in condition
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Manage pain, symptoms, and complex end-of-life care needs
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Support patients and families with empathy, education, and emotional presence
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Collaborate effectively with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to implement individualized care plans
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Demonstrate sound clinical judgment and critical thinking in both routine and urgent situations
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Accurately document patient care and clinical interventions in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards
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Maintain accountability for assigned patient care and assist with coordinating care activities as needed
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Consistently practice according to professional nursing standards and hospice regulations
Qualifications / Minimum Requirements
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Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice
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Current CPR certification (as applicable)
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TB screening (questionnaire, PPD, or chest X-ray, as applicable)
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Current health certificate per state regulation or contract requirements
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Must meet all federal, state, and local employment requirements
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Minimum age requirement of 18 years
Preferred Qualifications
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Previous hospice, palliative care, or inpatient nursing experience
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Strong assessment, communication, and critical-thinking skills
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Ability to remain calm, compassionate, and organized in emotionally challenging situations
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Comfortable working independently during overnight shifts
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
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Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
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Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
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401(k) savings plan
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Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Category: Nursing
Job Function: Nursing | RN | RN - Hospice
Job Type: Travel
Setting: Healthcare Facilities
Position Type: Healthcare
Office Number: 0773
Contract Duration: 8
Pay Rate: $1930 / Week
Date Posted: 2026-05-20T14:49:04
