Hospice RN
South Portland, ME
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 5, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Hospice RN for home care visits requiring a Maine or compact RN license and at least one year of hospice specialty experience.

Details

• Home Health and Hospice setting providing in-home patient visits across the South Portland territory
• Office census averages 85-90 patients with case managers averaging 15-20 patients each
• Patient population includes oncology, dementia/Alzheimer's, end-stage CHF/COPD, and end-stage neurological conditions (ALS, MS, Parkinson's)
• Uses Netsmart EMR
• IV pumps provided through vendor
• Schedule is 5 (8) hour days, Monday through Friday, business hours 8 AM to 5 PM
• Weekend rotation required typically once or twice per month depending on staffing needs
• Overnight on-call rotation from 5 PM to 8 AM, typically once or twice per month
• May be asked to float to other agency locations if South Portland census is low

Requirements

• Active RN license for the State of Maine (ME or compact)
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of hospice specialty experience required
• Valid driver's license required, must use own vehicle to travel between patient homes
• Nursing skills appropriate for hospice and palliative diagnoses

Additional Information

• Provide hospice nursing care through home visits to patients with serious and end-stage illnesses
• Supported by scheduling, clinical manager, and lead support team
• Orientation period of 1-2 weeks
• Holiday coverage required if assignment falls on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, or Christmas
• RTO requires manager approval
• Business casual attire or scrubs accepted, no specific color requirement
• Onsite parking available at the office for meetings and supply pickup
• First-time travelers considered only if they have hospice experience
• Travelers with 1 year of experience will be accepted