Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Saint Albans, VT
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Home Health & Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Saint Albans, Vermont

Explore a rewarding Home Health RN and Hospice Nurse opportunity in Saint Albans, Vermont. This 13-week contract combines skilled nursing, end-of-life care, and case management as you provide compassionate, evidence-based care in patients’ homes. Coordinate services with an interdisciplinary healthcare team while making a meaningful difference for patients and families throughout northern Vermont.

Home Health Hospice RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,500–$2,630
• Location: Saint Albans, Vermont
• Assignment Type: 13-week Registered Nurse contract
• Start Date: October 8, 2026
• End Date: January 7, 2027
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; some weekends, on-call coverage, and holidays required
• Shift Duration: 8-hour day shifts
• Guaranteed Hours: 37 hours per week
• Practice Setting: Home health and hospice care

Home Health and Hospice RN Requirements

• Valid Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Vermont
• At least 1 year of professional nursing experience; home health or hospice nursing experience strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of the nursing process, OASIS documentation, care planning, and comprehensive clinical assessment
• Ability to provide compassionate end-of-life care and home-based skilled nursing care to patients and families
• Proficiency or willingness to maintain competency in high-acuity home care skills, including IV therapy, wound VAC management, and complex wound care
• Strong communication, organization, clinical documentation, and care coordination skills
• Ability to work independently in the field and participate in weekend, holiday, and on-call coverage as scheduled

Home Health Hospice RN Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient and caregiver assessments and identify ongoing physical, emotional, and supportive care needs.
• Develop, communicate, and regularly update individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients, caregivers, providers, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Serve as case manager for assigned patients, coordinating visit schedules, services, referrals, and follow-up care.
• Provide skilled nursing interventions and implement prescribed medical plans of care safely and effectively.
• Deliver hospice coverage and compassionate support to patients and families during on-call assignments.
• Complete accurate, timely OASIS assessments, visit notes, care records, incident reports, and required clinical documentation.
• Provide patient and caregiver education regarding medications, treatment options, symptom management, discharge instructions, reportable conditions, and available services.
• Monitor patient responses to treatment, evaluate outcomes, and modify care plans when clinically appropriate.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, social workers, aides, caregivers, and other care team members to promote safe, coordinated home health and hospice care.
• Delegate and supervise appropriate tasks within the scope of practice while ensuring patient needs are consistently met.
• Coordinate safe patient discharges and transfers, including completion and communication of required information.
• Advocate for patient and family preferences while promoting dignity, comfort, safety, and quality of life.

Why This Vermont RN Opportunity

• Provide highly personal, relationship-centered nursing care in the home setting.
• Work with a collaborative interdisciplinary team focused on patient and family needs.
• Apply a broad range of clinical skills while supporting patients through important stages of care.
• Enjoy the natural beauty and community feel of Saint Albans and northern Vermont, with access to scenic Lake Champlain and outdoor recreation.

Apply now for this Home Health and Hospice Registered Nurse contract opportunity in Saint Albans, Vermont, and join a team committed to compassionate patient care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We 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.