Hospice RN
Asheville, NC
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,330/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingHospice
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
Registered Nurse - Hospice (Travel)
Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Employment Type: Travel
Job Overview
- Role is for a Home Hospice Nurse providing care in Buncombe County.
- Nurse will travel by personal vehicle between patient appointments; mileage reimbursed at the federal rate.
- Patient ratio approximately 1:15.
- Documentation and charting performed using the Home Care Home Base EMR system.
- Typical procedures include patient assessment, pain management, and family education.
- Position requires self-sufficiency and experience as a hospice case manager.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina.
- Minimum 2 years of hospice nursing experience, including hospice experience within the last year.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
- Active driver's license required for travel between patient homes.
Preferred Qualifications
- Additional home health experience is a plus.
Work Details
- Typical workweek: 36 hours.
- Dress code: Scrubs.
- Potential for backup on-call duties, though not frequent.
Additional Information
- This is a mobile role with no fixed unit or building; nurse will work in patients' homes.
- Team structure includes 1 team manager, 1 clinical nurse coordinator, 3 RN case managers, and 2-3 patient care technicians during day shifts.
- Night shift staffing details not specified.
Note: This position is specifically for nurses comfortable with home hospice care and traveling independently between appointments.
Employer
PRIDE Health
57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
About Asheville, NC
As a Travel Hospice Nurse in Asheville, NC here's what you should know:- Slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages may be slightly lower than in some larger cities, but they generally match up well with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs around 84°F and lows around 63°F.
- Winter highs average around 47°F with lows around 28°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.
- Car friendliness with easy access to highways and parking.
- Limited public transportation options, so a car is recommended for getting around.
- Asheville is known for its diversity and has a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of pollen in the area.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of several healthcare facilities.
- Abundance of restaurants, vibrant art and music scenes, various sports activities, and ample outdoor opportunities such as hiking, camping, and river activities.
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