Travel Hospice and Palliative Care RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Home Health Hospice for a travel nursing job in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.

• Specialty:
  Hospice
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/12/2026
• Duration:
  26 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  48 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Home Hospice and Palliative Care position requiring two years of home hospice RN experience and a NJ or compact RN license.

• Home hospice and palliative care setting providing in-home patient visits
• 8a-4p shift schedule with every other weekend and comp days during the week
• Floating to different counties as needed based on demand
• No on-call responsibilities
• Uses EPIC for charting

• Active NJ or compact RN license required
• Valid New Jersey driver's license required
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum two years of RN experience in a home hospice environment required
• Associate's (ASN) degree or diploma with NJ RN license required
• EMR charting experience required
• Strong critical thinking and communication skills required
• Knowledge of hospice regulations, pharmacology, and safe medication management required

• Performs patient assessments to determine hospice appropriateness, learning needs, and progress toward care goals
• Develops, implements, and revises individualized plans of care for patients and families
• Completes admission, discharge, and re-visit documentation within required time frames
• Provides age-appropriate patient and family education and evaluates teaching effectiveness
• Manages caseload priorities and coordinates with the interdisciplinary team (IDT)
• Attends and participates in IDT meetings every two weeks and monthly staff meetings
• Supervises home health aides per agency standards
• Maintains a safe environment through infection control practices and medication reconciliation
• Participates in performance improvement activities and may mentor new employees
• May float to a nearby sister hospital as needed
• Local candidates accepted

American Traveler Job  #P-759700. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN
- Med/Surg
- Hospice/Palliative Care

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.