Hospice Registered Nurse
Westminster, MD
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Hospice Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Westminster, Maryland
Specialty: Registered Nurse (Hospice)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Description

• Provide hospice care to patients and support caregivers in their residences, including homes, assisted living, or skilled nursing facilities within Baltimore County and Baltimore City sub-territories.
• Travel to patient locations is required.
• Responsibilities include:

  • Evaluating patients for continued hospice eligibility
  • Conducting comprehensive head-to-toe assessments
  • Monitoring and assessing symptoms, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to maximize patient comfort
  • Setting and assisting with end-of-life goals for patients and families, involving other disciplines as needed
  • Educating and empowering caregivers on end-of-life treatments and interventions
  • Preparing for case conferences every 14 days and attending weekly interdisciplinary team meetings
  • Ordering medical supplies and medication refills
  • Creating and updating plans of care for hospice aides and supervising their work

Required Experience

• Registered Nurse specialty experience: Not explicitly stated in the description; default to standard RN hospice experience expectations.
• No explicit mention of prior travel experience required.

Certifications & Licenses

• Current, valid Registered Nurse license (Maryland preferred) with primary source verification required.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA Provider Certification or equivalent.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA Provider Certification or equivalent.
• Other certifications may be required based on unit description (e.g., PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM).
• NURSYS Verification required for all RNs.
• Compliance with facility-specific certifications such as NIH Stroke Certification, CPI, and others as applicable.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 6 months covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years, updated annually.
• Education verification and accreditation confirmation for nursing programs, especially if education was completed outside Maryland.
• Physical exam within 1 year confirming ability to meet essential job functions.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year.
• Drug screening (9-panel) within 30 days of start.
• Immunizations/vaccinations including:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – 2 vaccines or positive titer with boosters if negative
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer with boosters if negative
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (required during flu season)
• Respirator fit testing (for clinical staff) with annual renewal for Aya candidates.
• Completion of facility-specific policies and acknowledgments (e.g., floating policy, time and attendance).
• Competency exams as applicable (medication, dysrhythmia/EKG).
• Pass/fail testing for EKG/medication as required by unit.

Additional Requirements

• References: 2 professional references within 2 years of start (for travel assignments).
• Employment application and work history verification for at least 2 employers within the last 7 years.
• Unit-specific skills checklist required.
• Consent to release information and other facility-specific documents must be completed prior to start.

Travel & Location Notes

• Position covers multiple areas within Baltimore County and Baltimore City to minimize travel time between patient visits.
• Mileage reimbursement provided per IRS standards.

This role is ideal for experienced hospice RNs comfortable with travel and providing in-home and facility-based hospice care, with strong interdisciplinary collaboration and patient/family education skills.