Hospice Registered Nurse
Rosedale, Maryland
Amedisys

Job Opportunity: Hospice Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Rosedale, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide and coordinate home nursing care according to physician orders and agency policies.
• Directly supervise and evaluate Home Health Aides and Licensed Practical Nurses/Licensed Vocational Nurses.
• Average patient load: 5-8 patients per day.
• Types of visits include Start of Care, Wound Care, Follow-up Visits, etc.
• Must be willing to travel up to 75 miles from home clinic; approximately 200-250 miles traveled weekly.
• Schedule: Four 10-hour days (Friday through Monday), 9 AM to 7 PM.
• Weekend position; on-call requirements vary by location but generally not required for this role.
• Use of electronic medical records systems: HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB), PointCare, and OASIS (RNs required to be proficient).
• Dress code: Scrubs.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of hospice nursing experience within the last year.
• Experience working with adult patients in a home health setting.
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Proficiency with HomeCare HomeBase and OASIS electronic medical records systems.

Additional Information

• Productivity expectations: 22-25 weekly units.
• Critical staffing needs create the demand for this position.
• Local candidates accepted under the same terms as travelers.
• No guaranteed hours; if patient census is low, floating to a nearby clinic may be discussed.
• Mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rate for travel between patient homes (commute to/from first and last patient is not billable).

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

Candidates must complete and maintain the following prior to and during assignment:

• Valid driver’s license/state ID.
• Background checks including 7-year history, sex offender search, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and state-specific searches as applicable.
• Fingerprinting as required by state regulations.
• Education verification.
• Drug screening (10-panel).
• Immunizations and health documents including:

  • Physical exam within 12 months.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months.
  • Proof of immunity or vaccination for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
  • Flu vaccination or documented declination.
  • COVID-19 vaccination or documented declination.
• Completion of facility-specific compliance training, confidentiality agreements, HIPAA and privacy policies, and other required policy acknowledgments.
• References: Two professional references required.
• Work history verification for the last 7 years or two most recent employers.

Travel and Work Environment

• Home visits with periodic office meetings.
• Must have reliable transportation and insurance.
• Territory covers multiple counties within Maryland.
• Weekend work required.
• No on-call duties for this position.

This role is ideal for experienced hospice RNs seeking a travel contract with a structured schedule and a focus on home-based hospice care.