Hospice Nurse RN - 7D​/7D off

Care Initiatives Hospice - Des Moines, 7055 Vista Drive, West Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America

Posted Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Are you a compassionate RN seeking to make a profound impact in the lives of patients during their final stages? Join Care Initiatives Hospice as a Hospice Nurse - RN Weekend Package where you'll provide comprehensive care that truly matters. Our Hospice Nurse - RN Weekend Package goes above and beyond by meeting patients and families where they feel most comfortable, whether it's at home, a long-term care community, assisted living residence, or hospital.

This personalized approach ensures tailored care that meets their unique needs.

At Care Initiatives Hospice, we embrace a holistic approach, addressing the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of those facing life-limiting illnesses. Working closely with family members and caregivers, we foster a collaborative environment to honor the needs and wishes of our patients and their loved ones. By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to provide care with the utmost compassion, dignity, and respect during this significant phase of life.

Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families.

• This is a full-time role that takes call every Friday at 4:30PM until Monday at 8:00AM. Some scheduled visits may also be assigned.
• Support patients and families in the time of their greatest need and respond to emergent needs on weekends, evenings and overnight.
• Assist the caregivers and patients, provide meds available and offer teaching to ensure comfort for pain, breathlessness, dying/transitioning or support at the time of death with compassion, integrity, respect, and dignity in all our interactions.

• RN with a minimum of two years of recent clinical nursing experience.
• Current, valid CPR certification.
• Demonstrated patience and a supportive and sensitive approach to providing patient, family, and caregiver support.
• Willingness and ability to provide care in facility and patient home settings.

• Competitive Compensation: Earn a highly competitive wage.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Eligible employees enjoy robust benefit options including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and more.
• Referral Bonus Program: Earn cash rewards for referring your friends.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Develop your skills with company paid training and education to take your career to the next level.
• Digital Wallet Access: Get paid as you earn—no more waiting for payday!

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Care Initiatives will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

Care Initiatives is an Affirmitive Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Care Initiatives complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.