Hospice RN
Grand Junction, CO
Host Healthcare
4x9 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,081/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown4x9 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration12 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
Hospice In-Patient Unit
Overview
- Contract role in Grand Junction, Colorado
- Full-time, night shift: 3 12-hour shifts, 7pm-7am, rotating
- On-call requirement: 2 shifts per month
- Orientation is 3 days, 8am-5pm, before starting night shift
- Contract length: 12 weeks
Role Summary
- Hospice nurse providing compassionate end-of-life care in a short-term, home-like care center
- Focus includes intensive medical end-of-life care for patients who can no longer be at home but would rather not be hospitalized
- Role includes teaching patients and caregivers, symptom management, assessment, and critical thinking
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Colorado
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- BLS
- Hospice Palliative Care RN experience within the last year
- 2 years of Hospice Palliative Care RN experience
Work Environment
- Short-term care in a home-like setting
- Comprehensive physical, emotional, social, and spiritual support provided
Employer
Host Healthcare
268 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Great pay and assignment!
Cons
None
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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 Grand Junction, CO
As a Travel Hospice Nurse in Grand Junction, CO here's what you should know:- Cost of living in Grand Junction is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs in Grand Junction are around 90°F, with winter lows averaging around 20°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Grand Junction, and they can be relatively easy to find.
- Grand Junction is car-friendly with easy access to parking.
- Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.
- Grand Junction has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the dry climate.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Grand Junction offers a variety of restaurants, wineries, art galleries, and music venues.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, mountain biking, and exploring the nearby national parks.
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