Registered Nurse - Hospice
Basking Ridge, NJ
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x7.5hrs
• Hours: 37.5 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Hospice & Palliative Care Home Health position in New Jersey, requiring a minimum of 2 years of home hospice nursing experience and a valid NJ driver's license.

Details

• Home health / hospice setting with a focus on palliative and end-of-life care
• Day shift schedule, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, 5 days per week at 7.5 hours per day (37.5 hours/week)
• One weekend per month required
• Floating to different counties as needed
• EMR: Epic (experience required)
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active NJ RN license (or compact license with NJ privilege) required
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in a home hospice environment required
• Valid New Jersey driver's license required
• ASN or RN Diploma with active NJ RN license required
• Proficiency with EMR systems required; Epic experience strongly preferred
• Strong critical thinking and communication skills required
• Two professional references required for consideration

Additional Information

• Conducts comprehensive patient assessments to determine appropriateness for hospice care and develops individualized care plans for patients and families
• Manages a caseload as the primary case manager, including coordinating interdisciplinary team (IDT) communication and attending IDT meetings every two weeks
• Performs laptop data transfers twice daily and completes admission and re-visit documentation within required timeframes
• Responsible for medication reconciliation, pharmacology knowledge, and safe medication management
• Conducts home health aide (HHA) supervisions per established standards
• Participates in performance improvement activities, utilization review meetings, and provides mentorship and orientation support to new staff
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible
• Travelers may float to a nearby sister facility as needed