Local Contract Nurse RN - Hospice
Pittsburgh, PA
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$45-50/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingHospice
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
Travel Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)
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13-Week Contract | 40 Hours/Week
Pride Health is hiring a Travel Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) to support a leading healthcare organization in Pennsylvania. This is a 13-week contract with a guaranteed 40 hours per week.
Schedule
- Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- On-call: 1 weekend per month and occasional weekday evenings
- Approximately 5 patient visits per day
- Travel radius: Up to 30 miles from the branch
- Mileage reimbursement provided per client policy
Key Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate hospice nursing care and case management.
- Perform patient assessments and develop individualized plans of care.
- Coordinate with physicians and the interdisciplinary hospice team.
- Complete accurate clinical documentation using Homecare Homebase (HCHB).
- Educate patients and families on hospice care, medications, and symptom management.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and on-call rotation.
Requirements
- Active Pennsylvania RN License (or fingerprinting already completed for PA licensing).
- Minimum 1 year of RN experience in Hospice, Home Health, Oncology, Acute Care, or Long-Term Care.
- Hospice experience required.
- Homecare Homebase (HCHB) experience required.
- BLS (AHA) certification.
- Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
Employer
PRIDE Health
57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
About Pittsburgh, PA
As a travel nurse in Pittsburgh, PA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Pittsburgh is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing a good balance for residents.
- In the summer, average highs are around 80-85°F, and average lows are around 60-65°F.
- In the winter, average highs are around 35-40°F, and average lows are around 20-25°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Pittsburgh, and they are relatively easy to find due to the city's diverse housing market.
- Pittsburgh is relatively car-friendly, with a well-connected road network.
- Public transportation is also available through the Port Authority of Allegheny County, offering bus and light rail services.
- Pittsburgh has a diverse population with a mix of ethnicities and age ranges.
- Common health issues may include respiratory conditions due to industrial history.
- Pittsburgh has a large population of travel nurses due to its prominent healthcare sector.
- Pittsburgh offers a variety of activities including a vibrant restaurant scene with unique establishments like Meat & Potatoes, Butcher and the Rye, and Grit & Grace.
- The city also has a rich cultural scene with art museums, music venues, and sports events.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the city's parks and gardens, such as the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens.
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