Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Fort Smith, AR
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs
$2,380/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Travel Hospice Registered Nurse needed in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to provide compassionate homecare nursing for patients and families throughout western and northwest Arkansas. Based in a welcoming community along the Arkansas River, this opportunity offers a rewarding blend of professional independence, meaningful hospice care, and community-based service with convenient access to scenic outdoor recreation and the natural beauty of the Ozarks.
Healthcare Job Details
- Job Title: Travel Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)
- Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Practice Setting: Hospice, homecare, and community-based nursing
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,120–$2,230
- Start Date: October 26, 2026
- End Date: January 29, 2027
- Contract Duration: Approximately 14 weeks
- Nursing Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Shift Duration: 8-hour shifts
- Expected Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week
- On-Call Requirement: Participation in a backup on-call rotation, including weekend coverage as needed
- Coverage Area: Northwest Arkansas, including Sebastian, Logan, Crawford, Franklin, Scott, and Yell counties
- Travel Benefit: Mileage reimbursement between patient visits
- Dress Code: Gray, navy blue, or black scrubs
Hospice RN Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Arkansas or a qualifying compact state
- At least 1 year of professional RN experience; hospice, home health, or community-based nursing experience is strongly preferred
- Associate degree in nursing or higher
- Ability to provide compassionate, independent skilled nursing care in patients’ homes
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and patient documentation skills
- Willingness to travel throughout the assigned Northwest Arkansas coverage area
- Availability to participate in the backup hospice on-call rotation
Travel Hospice RN Responsibilities
- Provide skilled nursing care to hospice patients in their homes and community settings
- Complete patient assessments, monitor changes in condition, and implement individualized hospice plans of care
- Coordinate care with patients, families, caregivers, physicians, and the interdisciplinary hospice team
- Administer medications and treatments in accordance with the plan of care and applicable clinical standards
- Educate patients and families about symptom management, medications, comfort measures, and available hospice support
- Document assessments, interventions, care coordination, and patient responses accurately and promptly
- Respond appropriately to patient and family concerns while promoting comfort, dignity, and quality of life
- Participate in on-call coverage and communicate significant clinical updates to appropriate members of the care team
Apply now for this rewarding travel nursing opportunity and join a compassionate hospice healthcare team serving patients throughout Fort Smith and Northwest Arkansas.
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 Fort Smith, AR
As a travel nurse in Fort Smith, AR here's what you should know:- Fort Smith's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs in Fort Smith are around 90°F, while winter lows can drop to around 30°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Fort Smith and can be found with relative ease.
- Fort Smith is car-friendly with easy access to major highways.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- Fort Smith has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Fort Smith offers a variety of restaurants, including local Southern cuisine.
- The city has a vibrant arts scene, live music venues, and is home to several sports teams.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, biking, and water activities along the Arkansas River.
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