Hospice Registered Nurse
Louisville, KY
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel/Contract

Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Specialty: Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• On-call hospice RN position serving multiple counties in Kentucky (Washington, Marion, Taylor, Green, and Adair counties).
• Schedule is fully on-call with a guaranteed 40 hours per week, even if fewer hours are worked.
• Alternating on-call schedule:

  • Week 1: Mon 5pm-8am, Tue 5pm-8am, Fri 5pm-8am, Sat 2pm-8am, Sun 2pm-8am
  • Week 2: Wed 5pm-8am, Thu 5pm-8am
• Patient ratios: 15-20 patients
• Start Date: ASAP

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Hospice RN (highest required experience found).
• Prior travel experience is not required, but preference is given to those without prior travel experience.

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) required (ARC, AHA, or US Department of Defense accepted).
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC certifications as required.

Licensure

• Valid state RN license required (no pending licenses accepted).
• Residency Declaration Form required if working on a compact license.

Other Requirements

• Locals accepted.
• No accommodation for block schedules.
• Time off restrictions: Prefer full working timeframe; any approved time off extends the contract length accordingly.

Compliance & Documentation

Background Checks

• 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start, updated annually.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for contract renewals.

Health & Immunizations

• Physical exam attesting ability to meet physical demands, updated annually.
• Fit mask test completed onsite during first week.
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: titer or 2 vaccines required
  • Hepatitis B: positive titer or declination required (vaccine alone not sufficient)
  • Varicella: titer or 2 vaccines required
  • Flu seasonal vaccination or medical/religious exemption required (declinations NOT accepted)
  • COVID-19 vaccination (completed series or medical/religious exemption required; declinations NOT accepted)

Drug Testing

• 9-panel drug screen within the last 12 months (instant acceptable).

Competency & Skills

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
• Core competency exams and safety manual acknowledgements required.

History & References

• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations.
• Performance evaluations required if previously worked with the system over 1 year.
• Complete employment application/resume.
• Skills checklist updated annually.

Summary

This is a travel hospice RN position with a unique on-call schedule and guaranteed 40 hours per week. The role requires at least 1 year of hospice nursing experience, BLS certification, and compliance with extensive health, background, and competency documentation. Prior travel experience is not required. The contract length is approximately 13 weeks.