Hospice Registered Nurse
Northampton, Massachusetts
Compassus Hospice

Job Opportunity: Hospice Registered Nurse

Location: Northampton, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Hospice Registered Nurse (CMRN Hospice)
• Schedule: Day shift, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (5 days a week, 8 hours per day)
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• Average Patient Load: 5-7 patients per day (to confirm during interview)
• Types of Cases: Geriatric, end-of-life care
• Territory: Up to a 60-mile radius from the office/hub
• Dress Code: Scrubs of any color; jeans are not allowed
• Technology Provided: iPad provided; cell phone use not allowed
• Mileage: Reimbursed at IRS standard rate
• On-call: Required (details to be discussed during interview)
• Flexibility: Traveler expected to be flexible with territory
• Locals: Accepted at travel rate
• First Time Travelers: Not accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Massachusetts
• Minimum 1 year of hospice experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Homecare Homebase (HCHB)

Compliance and Background Requirements

• Background checks must be completed within 90 days of start and updated annually, including but not limited to:

  • SSN Trace
  • County searches for last 7 years of residence/work/school
  • FACIS Level 1
  • Nationwide Sex Offender Registry
  • Motor Vehicle Records (MVR)
  • Education and Work History Verification
  • State-specific searches as applicable (e.g., Kentucky, Virginia, Indiana, New Hampshire, South Carolina)
• Fingerprinting may be required depending on state placement (e.g., Connecticut, Ohio) and must be current within 12 months
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 90 days of start
• Education verification of highest degree related to profession required
• Signed Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (updated annually)
• NURSYS verification for RN license within 90 days of start
• Competency exams including medication/pharmacology as applicable

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within the last 12 months (not required annually)
• Negative TB test (PPD, Q Gold, or TSpot) within 1 year of start; chest x-ray within 5 years if positive PPD
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Flu seasonal vaccination or facility-specific declination form required during flu season (Aug-Nov)
• COVID vaccination or facility-specific declination required
• 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant acceptable)

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references within 2 years of start (travel, allied, per diem acute care)
• Full 7 years of work history documented with no gaps, including city and state of employment
• Annual skills checklist required
• Proof of current auto insurance required if job responsibilities include driving

Notes

• This position does not accept first-time travel nurses.
• Flexibility with travel territory and on-call duties is expected.
• Timely and accurate documentation is critical.
• Scrubs are required attire; no jeans allowed.
• Cell phone use is prohibited during work hours; iPad provided for documentation.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and healthcare workers considering this hospice RN travel contract position.