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Registered Nurse - Hospice

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Provide hospice nursing care primarily for geriatric patients with a prognosis of 6 months or less to live. Work setting includes home health, hospice, and skilled nursing environments.

Schedule & Shift Details

40 hours per week
8-hour day shifts: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Call rotation: Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 8:00 PM – 8:00 AM alongside other RNs; weeknight call Monday-Thursday covered by designated RN with volunteer coverage as needed
No float requirement
Average daily census: 63 patients; approximately 5 visits per day
Scheduling based on unit needs

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
Minimum 2 years of hospice nursing experience, including hospice experience within the last year
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Experience in home health settings
End-of-life care skills including after treatment (survivorship) care and cultural awareness
Pain management skills including adjuvant therapy and calculation of pediatric dosages

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced end-of-life care skills: death pronouncement, counseling, spiritual needs identification, perideath family care, postmortem care
Knowledge of ethical and legal issues: advanced directives, medical futility, organ donation, palliative sedation, withholding/withdrawing treatment
Advanced medication/pain management: equianalgesic opioid dosing, PCA pump management
Phlebotomy and IV management skills: starting/maintaining IVs, peripheral IVs, central lines, ports
Authorization of durable medical equipment (DME)
Symptom management of ascites

Orientation & Training

40 hours of unit-specific orientation plus standard hospital orientation
Required to complete facility-specific education modules and compliance training prior to start
Must complete medication safety training and other mandatory education as required
EPIC electronic health record system experience preferred; optional EPIC test-out available for experienced users

Patient Population

Primarily geriatric patients receiving hospice care with life expectancy of 6 months or less

Technology & Systems

EPIC Remote Client
SBAR communication framework

Additional Requirements

Photo ID (passport or driver’s license) required for badge creation
Background check within 6 months required
Drug screening within 6 months required
Immunizations and health screenings required including:
- TB test or chest x-ray (if prior positive TB)
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) titers or vaccinations
- Hepatitis B status or declination form
- Varicella immunity
- Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption with mask requirement
Compliance with facility confidentiality and safety policies
Must complete required competency exams including medication and dysrhythmia/EKG competency within specified timeframes

Important Notes

No Return to Office (RTO) after booking allowed; call-offs or additional RTO may result in cancellation
Locals are accepted at travel rates for this position
Interview required via Zoom prior to offer
Mileage reimbursement at IRS standard rates

This position offers a meaningful opportunity to provide compassionate end-of-life care in a supportive outpatient hospice setting with a structured schedule and comprehensive orientation.

About Charlotte, NC

As a Travel Hospice Nurse in Charlotte, NC here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Cost of living in Charlotte is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
Wages generally match up with the cost of living.

Weather

In summer, average highs are around 89°F, while in winter, average lows are around 30°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Charlotte, with options ranging from apartments to furnished homes.

Transportation

Charlotte is car-friendly with good road infrastructure.
Public transportation includes buses and light rail, but a car is recommended for convenience.

Demographics

Charlotte has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies and asthma due to pollen.
There is a large population of travel nurses in Charlotte.

Things to Do

Charlotte offers a variety of restaurants, vibrant art and music scenes, sports events including professional basketball and football, and plenty of outdoor activities such as hiking and water sports.

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