Hospice Registered Nurse
Tukwila, Washington
Providence at Home with Compassus Hospice Care - Tukwila

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Hospice

Location: Tukwila, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Hospice
• Schedule:

  • Friday – Sunday, 12-hour shifts
  • OR Thursday – Sunday, 4 shifts of 10 hours each
• Average Patients per Day: 5-7 (Geriatric cases)
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• EMR System: Experience required with HCHB
• On-call: Yes (details to be discussed during interview)
• Travel Radius: Up to 60 miles from the hub/office
• Locals Accepted: Yes (at travel rate)
• Dress Code: Scrubs (any color), no jeans
• Device Provided: iPad
• Cell Phone Use: Not allowed during shifts
• Mileage Reimbursement: Yes, at IRS standard rate

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington
• 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)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• State License 1 Verification
• NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background checks including SSN trace, county searches (last 7 years), FACIS L1M, nationwide sex offender, motor vehicle records, education and work history verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks within 90 days of start
• Fingerprinting requirements for Washington candidates who have not lived in the state for the past 3 years (completed on-site)
• Education verification of highest degree related to profession
• State-specific criminal history and employability status checks as applicable
• Signed orientation safety manual acknowledgment (updated annually)
• NURSYS verification for RN license within 90 days of start
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Agency background attestation required

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within the last 12 months (not required annually)
• Fit test for N95 mask (no specific model required)
• Negative TB test (PPD, Q Gold, or TSpot) within 1 year or chest X-ray within 5 years if positive PPD
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Immunizations or positive titers for:

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

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references within 2 years for travel, allied, or per diem acute care roles
• Full 7 years of work history documented with no gaps in employment
• Annual skills checklist
• Proof of current auto insurance if job responsibilities include driving

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Candidates must have timely and accurate documentation and communication skills.
• Mileage reimbursement is provided for travel within the specified radius.

This position offers a structured schedule with guaranteed hours and requires a compassionate RN with hospice experience and strong documentation skills.