Travel Hospice & Palliative Care RN

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

• Specialty:
  Hospice Palliative Care RN
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/12/2026
• Duration:
  26 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours:
  
  40 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Hospice & Palliative Care position in a home health setting, requiring two years of hospice RN experience and an active NJ RN license.

• Home hospice and palliative care setting with patients and families requiring end-of-life care
• Schedule of 5 days per week, 8a-4p shift
• Every other weekend required with comp days during the week
• Floating required to different counties as needed, including a nearby sister hospital
• No on-call responsibilities
• Uses Epic EMR for charting

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

• Conducts patient assessments to determine hospice appropriateness and develops individualized care plans
• Performs admission, discharge, and re-visit documentation and data transfers within required time frames
• Provides age-appropriate patient and family education and documents teaching tools used
• Manages caseload including care plan development, revision, and prioritization based on evidence-based practice
• Participates in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings every two weeks to communicate patient progress
• Maintains safe patient and work environment by following infection control and medication safety protocols
• Attends monthly staff meetings and participates in performance improvement (PI) activities
• Provides orientation and mentorship to new employees and cross-trains to learn new skills
• Local candidates accepted
• Requires background check and drug screening, with candidates expected to report to the lab within 24 hours of commitment

American Traveler Job  #P-759700. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 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.