Hospice Inpatient RN
Albany, Oregon
Samaritan Albany General Hospital
$2,056-2,548/weekTravSource will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Hospice Inpatient RN - Days
Location: Albany, Oregon
Employment Type: Contract (13 weeks)
Shift: Days, rotating weekends
Hours per Week: 36
Job Description
Provide skilled nursing care in a 12-bed inpatient hospice facility focused on symptom management, respite care, and support for patients and families during end-of-life stages. Services include pain and symptom management, medical social services, counseling, spiritual support, hospice aides, trained volunteers, bereavement support, and medication/equipment management.
Required Qualifications
- Current, unencumbered Oregon RN license at time of application
- Healthcare Provider Level BLS certification
- BSN and/or previous home health/hospice or case management experience preferred
- Broad-based nursing experience preferred to ensure specialized hospice nursing skills
Additional Information
- Contract length is approximately 13 weeks
- Interview scheduling requires candidate availability and preferred contact method (phone or email)
- Prior travel experience is not specified as required
Facility
Samaritan Albany General Hospital
1 nurse recommends working with Samaritan Albany General Hospital
Pros
Traveler friends. Unit ratios very appropriate.
Cons
Schedule was atrocious especially night shift. Significant amount of floating to the ER as helping hands or a sitter.
- Short Term Acute Care
- 73 beds
About Albany, OR
As a Travel In-patient Hospice Nurse in Albany, OR here's what you should know:- Albany, OR has a cost of living slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- In the summer, average highs are around 80°F, and in the winter, average lows are around 35°F.
- Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Albany, OR and can be relatively easy to find, especially through local property management companies.
- Albany, OR is car-friendly with easy access to major highways.
- Public transportation options are limited, but there are some local bus services available.
- Albany, OR has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to pollen and air quality.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Albany, OR offers a variety of restaurants, including local eateries and popular chains.
- The city has a vibrant arts scene with galleries and live music venues.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, biking, and water activities in the nearby Willamette River.
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