Hospice Registered Nurse
St. Louis, Missouri
BJC Home Care Services

Registered Nurse (Hospice RN) - Travel/Contract

Location: Creve Coeur, Missouri
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Overview

• Hospice RN role with an average daily census of 8-16 patients.
• Productivity measured by a daily point system (e.g., labs, lines, start of care visits).
• High turnover environment, similar to ER/ICU settings with acute symptom management.

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required.
• Acceptable experience includes:

  • 1 year Hospice in home health or inpatient setting, OR
  • 1 year ED, ICU, or critical care experience.
• First-time travelers accepted.
• Prior travel experience is not required.

Work Schedule & Requirements

• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend.
• On-call: Not required.
• Floating: No floating outside scope of practice.
• Locals not accepted; home address must be at least 75 miles from facility.
• Territory coverage: 40-80 mile radius.
• Guaranteed hours: 3 shifts per 13 weeks (cancelled shifts must be full shift length).
• Return to Office (RTO) restrictions: No more than 7 days.

Certifications & Licenses

• BLS certification required.
• Pending license accepted.
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC) — check unit-specific requirements.
• Missouri RN license verification required (NURSYS).

Clinical Skills & Special Procedures

• Acute symptom management: pain, nausea/vomiting, agitation.
• Skilled in trach care, CPAP/BiPAP, feeding tubes, suction, ports, pleurx drains, colostomy, urostomy, wound care.
• Experience with special equipment: CPAP, BiPAP, pleurx drains, pain pumps.

Documentation & Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued ID and driver’s license required.
• Criminal background check within 6 months required (including statewide, nationwide, and international if applicable).
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required.
• Education verification of highest nursing degree required.
• Various state-specific background checks and registries required for Missouri and Illinois placements.
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, including a comprehensive panel, must be current throughout assignment.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start required.
• Fit mask testing required annually (specific mask models accepted).
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap (or Td booster) every 10 years.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year.
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination as applicable.
  • Hepatitis B declination required (vaccination not mandatory).
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season.

Facility & Work Environment

• Dress code: Royal Blue or Pewter scrubs.
• Charting system: EPIC.
• No floating outside scope of practice.

Additional Notes

• Must complete facility-specific compliance training and documents prior to start (e.g., HIPAA, confidentiality, hand hygiene, dress code policies).
• Unit-specific competency exams and skills checklists required and must be updated annually.
• Two professional references required (supervisors preferred).
• Employment application and performance evaluations may be required.

This position is ideal for RNs with hospice or critical care experience seeking a travel contract in a home health hospice setting with a structured schedule and comprehensive compliance requirements.