Hospice Registered Nurse
Auburn, Massachusetts
Compassus Hospice

Job Opportunity: Hospice Registered Nurse

Location: Auburn, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Hospice Registered Nurse (CMRN Hospice)
• Schedule: Day shift, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (5 days a week, 8 hours per day)
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• Average Patient Load: 5-7 patients per day (geriatric, end-of-life care)
• EMR System: HCHB Experience required
• On-call: Yes (details to be discussed during interview)
• Territory: Up to 60-mile radius from the hub/office
• Dress Code: Scrubs (any color), no jeans
• Device Provided: iPad
• Cell Phone Use: Not allowed
• Mileage Reimbursement: Yes, at IRS standard rate
• Flexibility: Traveler expected to be flexible with territory coverage
• Locals accepted at travel rate
• First-time travelers NOT accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts
• Minimum 1 year of hospice nursing experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Homecare Homebase (HCHB) EMR system

Background and Compliance Requirements

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

  • SSN Trace
  • County searches for last 7 years of residence/work/school
  • FACIS Level 1M
  • Nationwide Sex Offender Registry
  • Motor Vehicle Records (MVR)
  • Education and Work History Verification
  • State-specific searches as applicable (e.g., Kentucky, Virginia, Indiana, New Hampshire, South Carolina)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 90 days of start
• Fingerprinting required for certain states (e.g., Connecticut, Ohio) with specific procedures and timelines
• Education verification of highest degree related to profession required
• NURSYS verification for RN license within 90 days of start
• Signed Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (updated annually)
• Agency Background Attestation required prior to start

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within the last 12 months (physician statement)
• Negative TB test (PPD, Q Gold, or TSpot) within 1 year or chest X-ray within 5 years if positive PPD
• Annual TB Questionnaire required
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

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

Documentation and Verification

• Full 7 years of work history with no gaps required on employment application
• Employment history verification for 7 years must be completed within 90 days of start
• Two professional references required for travel, allied, or per diem acute care roles (within 2 years of start)
• Skills checklist required annually
• Facility-specific documents such as Acceptable Use Policy and Agency Background Attestation must be completed prior to start
• Proof of current auto insurance required if job responsibilities include driving

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is required; first-time travelers are not accepted for this position
• Candidate must have license in hand before start
• Flexibility with territory and timely communication/documentation are essential for success in this role

This position is ideal for experienced hospice RNs with recent hospice experience seeking a travel contract in Massachusetts.