Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse
Everett, Washington
Providence Hospice and Home Care of Snohomish County

Job Opportunity: Hospice Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Everett, Washington
Schedule:

• 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts (Tuesday to Friday)
• Day shift: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Job Description

• Role: Admissions Registered Nurse specializing in Hospice care
• Patient Load: Approximately 5-7 patients per day (geriatric, end-of-life care)
• Productivity: 30 points weekly required
• On-Call: Not required
• Territory: Up to 60-mile radius from the office; flexibility with territory expected
• Documentation: Timely documentation and communication are mandatory
• Dress Code: Scrubs of any color; jeans are not allowed
• Equipment Provided: iPad provided; cell phones not allowed
• Mileage: Reimbursed at IRS standard rate
• Locals accepted at travel rate
• First-time travelers not accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington
• Minimum 1 year of Hospice nursing experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Compliance and Background Requirements

• Background checks must be current within 90 days of start and updated annually, including:

  • SSN Trace
  • County searches for last 7 years of residence/work/school
  • FACIS Level 1
  • Nationwide Sex Offender Registry
  • Motor Vehicle Records/Driver’s Record
  • Education verification (highest degree related to profession)
  • Work history verification (7 years, with attempts if unverifiable)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 90 days of start
• Fingerprinting required if candidate has not lived in Washington for the past 3 years (completed on-site)
• State-specific criminal history and employability status checks as applicable

Health and Safety 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 previously positive
• Annual TB questionnaire required for all candidates
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or declination)
  • Varicella (series, titer, or declination)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or facility-specific declination form required during flu season
• COVID vaccination or facility-specific declination required
• 9-panel drug screen within 12 months (instant acceptable)

Additional Documentation and Compliance

• Signed Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgment (updated annually)
• Primary source verification of state license within 90 days of start and upon expiration
• NURSYS verification for RN license within 90 days of start
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Personal or auto insurance proof required if job duties include driving
• Facility-specific Acceptable Use Policy must be completed prior to start
• Agency background attestation required with candidate and agency signatures
• Two professional references within 2 years of start (travel, allied, per diem acute care)

Contract Details

• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Hours per Week: 40 hours

This position is ideal for experienced Hospice RNs who have recent clinical experience, are comfortable with travel within a defined territory, and meet all compliance and health requirements. First-time travel nurses are not eligible.