Hospice RN
Asheville, NC
Host Healthcare
4x9 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,296/weekOverview
- Start Date07/16/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x9 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingHospice
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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
Host Healthcare
255 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Lauren has made my travel nursing experience an absolute breeze. She responds almost immediately at any point in the day, she’s amazing at communicating with the different facilities and managers in terms of my contract/applications and any questions I may have, and you can tell that she truly cares about finding me the best job possible. Couldn’t do it without her!
Cons
none
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.
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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