Gentiva

Travel Registered Nurse Hospice

Company: 

Gentiva

Location: 

Ames, 
IA 
50012 
US

Job Description:

**Overview**

**This is a Regional Travel position/frequent overnights required.**

**Expand Access. Travel with Purpose. Deliver Compassionate Hospice Care.**

Would you enjoy making a difference across multiple communities while stepping in where care is needed most?

We’re looking for aHospice RN – Regional Support to join our team. In this dynamic role, you’ll provide direct care to patients and support to families, while also serving as a floating clinician-temporarily assigned to different hospice branches based on census needs or staffing gaps. If you’re energized by new settings, adaptable to change, and passionate about purpose-driven care, this role could be a perfect fit.

**As a Hospice RN – Regional Support, You Will:**

* Deliver high-quality, compassionate nursing care for hospice patients

* Manage and implement individualized plans of care

* Support and lead interdisciplinary team members (LPNs, CNAs, HHAs, etc.)

* Assess and address patients’ physical, emotional, spiritual, and environmental needs

* Accurately document all care provided and ensure compliance with hospice protocols

* Educate families and caregivers on care instructions, medications, and safety

* Participate in the on-call rotation and provide after-hours care as needed

* Collaborate with physicians, referral sources, and the care team

* Assist with referrals, regulatory documentation, and payer compliance

* Travel to various Gentiva hospice locations as assigned to fill urgent needs

**Schedule & Travel:**

This role typically follows a Monday-Friday schedule, with occasional on-call responsibilities. Travel is required and may include:

+ Option 1: Overnight travel required to cities within a 100-mile radius.

+ Option 2: Frequent overnight travel to multiple states is required.

+ Option 3: Regional travel with overnight stays based on assignment needs.

**_A company fleet car is provided for eligible employees._**

**About You**

**Qualifications – What You’ll Bring:**

* Current, unencumbered RN license in the state of employment

* Minimum of 1 year of RN experience (hospice, home health, acute care, long-term care, or oncology preferred)

* Current CPR certification

* Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation

**Preferred Experience (not required):**

* Hospice and end-of-life nursing experience

* Skilled in clinical assessments and compassionate communication

* Strong critical thinking, flexibility, and problem-solving skills

* Comfortable working in varied environments with shifting needs

* Proficient in documentation and electronic health records

* Calm and supportive in crisis situations; skilled at family engagement

**We Offer**

**Benefits for All Hospice Associates (Full-Time & Per Diem):**

* Competitive Pay

* 401(k) with Company Match

* Career Advancement Opportunities

* National & Local Recognition Programs

* Teammate Assistance Fund

**Additional Full-Time Benefits:**

* Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

* Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program

* Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays

* Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)

* Education Support & Tuition Assistance

* Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

* Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance

* Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)

**Ready to Join a Team That Cares?**

Apply today and bring your RN expertise to a role that supports communities far and wide.

**Legalese**

+ This is a safety-sensitive position

+ Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits

+ Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements

+ We are proud to be an EEO employer

+ We maintain a drug-free workplace

ReqID: 2026-132718
Category: Registered Nurse
Position Type: Full-Time
Company: Gentiva Hospice

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