Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Tucson, AZ
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs
$2,380/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Make a meaningful difference as a Home Hospice Registered Nurse serving Tucson, Arizona, and surrounding communities. In this field-based travel nursing role, you will provide compassionate, patient-centered hospice care in patients’ homes while supporting routine, as-needed, admission, and end-of-life visits. Tucson offers a welcoming community, beautiful Sonoran Desert landscapes, and convenient access to a variety of outdoor and cultural experiences.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Specialty: Home Health and Hospice Nursing
- Assignment Type: Travel contract
- Location: Tucson and surrounding communities, including Oracle, San Manuel, Mammoth, Oro Valley, Saddlebrooke, Marana, Picture Rocks, and Casas Adobes
- Start Date: September 28, 2026
- Duration: Approximately 14 weeks, through January 1, 2027
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Shift Duration: 8-hour shifts
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,120–$2,230
- Travel: Field-based patient visits with mileage reimbursement between visits
Home Hospice Registered Nurse Requirements
- At least 1 year of professional Registered Nurse (RN) experience
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Associate degree in Nursing or higher
- Current CPR certification
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and documentation skills
- Ability to travel throughout the assigned Tucson-area service region and provide skilled nursing care in patients’ homes
- Hospice or home health nursing experience preferred
Home Hospice RN Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of approximately 18–22 hospice patients
- Complete routine, as-needed, admission, and end-of-life visits in the home setting
- Assess patient needs and develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care
- Provide skilled home hospice nursing care focused on comfort, symptom management, safety, and quality of life
- Monitor changes in patient condition and communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary hospice care team
- Educate patients and families regarding disease progression, medications, treatments, and available support
- Accurately document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and care coordination activities
- Support patients and families with compassion and professionalism during end-of-life care
Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel Registered Nurse providing home hospice care in Tucson, Arizona.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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About Tucson, AZ
As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Tucson, AZ here's what you should know:- Tucson's cost of living is 6% lower than the national average, making it more affordable.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs are around 100°F, while winter average lows are around 40°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Tucson, with options available in various neighborhoods.
- Tucson is car-friendly, but public transportation options are limited.
- A car is recommended for getting around.
- Tucson has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include allergies due to desert flora and sun-related conditions.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of the University of Arizona and healthcare facilities.
- Tucson offers a variety of activities including diverse restaurants, art galleries, music venues, and sports events.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the canyons, streams, and foothills, visit Catalina State Park, hike Mt.
- Lemmon, and even ski and snowboard in the winter.
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