Hospice Registered Nurse
Portland, Oregon
Providence Oregon Hospice

Job Opportunity: Hospice Registered Nurse

Location: Portland, Oregon
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, 8 hours per day (5x8 hour shifts, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM)
• Patient Ratio: 1:1 (may visit up to 6 patients per day)
• Productivity Standard: 30 productivity points per day
• Start Date: ASAP
• Weekend Requirement: No
• On-Call: No
• Floating: No
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals Accepted: Yes (within 50-75 mile radius)
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off up to one shift every two weeks

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Oregon
• Minimum 1 year of hospice nursing experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Facility & Work Environment

• Type of Facility: Home Health / Hospice
• Attire: Any basic color scrubs
• Charting System: EPIC
• Parking: Free
• Mileage Reimbursement: IRS standard

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks: Comprehensive background check within 90 days of start, including SSN trace, education verification, motor vehicle record (MVR), and state-specific searches
• Education Verification: Required for nursing degree; international education requires additional documentation
• References: Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty within the last 3 years
• Employment Application: Must include at least last 5 years of employment with month/year format
• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating fitness to work
• Drug Testing: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant acceptable)
• Immunizations & Health:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season
  • COVID vaccination record preferred (declinations accepted)
• Respiratory Safety Clearance: Required annually for respirator use (travel only)
• Fit Mask Testing: Required annually (travel only)
• Suicide Prevention Training: Required for RNs using out-of-state compact license working in Washington
• State-Specific Searches: Required for Oregon and Washington placements, including abuse/neglect and patrol searches

Training & Competency

• Annual Regulatory Modules: Required via online learning system (approx. 3.5 hours)
• Specialty-Specific Modules: Required annually for hospice/home health roles
• EPIC Training: Completion of EPIC modules required within one week of orientation
• Competency Exams: Medication and specialty competency exams as applicable
• Additional Certifications:

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required depending on clinical track
  • Other certifications (PALS, NRP, Chemotherapy, EFM, CPI, IV Certification, NIH Stroke, MAB) as applicable based on clinical track

Additional Notes

• Floating Policy: Acknowledgement required; may be asked to float to nearby facilities within reasonable distance
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo with neutral background required prior to start
• Work History Verification: Required if exceptions to reference requirements are requested
• Prior Travel Experience: Required; first-time travelers not accepted for this role

This position is ideal for experienced hospice RNs licensed in both Oregon and Washington who are seeking a travel contract with day shifts and a home health/hospice setting.