Hospice Float RN
Powder Springs, Georgia
Cornerstone Hospice and Palliative Care Float Pool

Registered Nurse – Hospice Float Pool

Location: Powder Springs, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

The Hospice Float RN provides patient-centered hospice care across multiple teams and territories as needed. Responsibilities include:

• Patient assessments
• Symptom management
• Caregiver education
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Accurate clinical documentation

Requires strong clinical skills, flexibility, and the ability to work independently.

Schedule

• Shift: Monday to Friday
• Hours: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• 5 shifts per week, 8 hours each

Requirements

• Active RN license (Georgia or compact license)
• Hospice experience preferred
• Reliable transportation
• Strong assessment, communication, and documentation skills

Certifications (as applicable)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
• State License Verification (Primary source online verification)
• NURSYS Verification for RN, LPN/LVN, AP

Background and Compliance Checks

• 7-year background check within 30 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 30 days of start
• HHS/OIG check within 30 days of start
• Florida AHCA Level II Fingerprint Results (for Florida placements)
• Virginia State Police Background Check (for Virginia placements)

Required Documentation and Health Screenings

• I9 or Attestation
• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• Physical exam within 6 months of start, confirming freedom from communicable diseases
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within required timeframes)
• Immunization titers and boosters for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or facility-specific declination (mask required if declining)
• COVID-19 vaccination or facility-specific declination

Facility-Specific Requirements (must be completed prior to start)

• Passport-style photo for badge
• Contractor Info Form
• Contractor Consent Form
• Conflict of Interest form
• Immunization Statement
• Confidentiality and Security Agreement
• TB Symptom Survey
• Sexual Abuse Policy
• Flu Declination Form (if applicable)
• COVID-19 Vaccine Declination Form (if applicable)
• Code of Conduct

Competency Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Competency Exam relevant to profession/specialty

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared to work across multiple teams and territories.
• Strong independent work ethic and flexibility are essential.
• Compliance with all background checks, certifications, and health requirements is mandatory before start date.