Travel RN - Med/Surg - Hospice/Palliative Care

Assignment Overview Shift:

Days, 5x8hrs

Hours:

40 hrs/wk

Start Date:

Jul 6, 2026

Length:

26 weeks

Openings:

1 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Hospice position in a home care setting in the Ellsworth/Bangor, ME area, requiring a valid ME or compact RN license and prior hospice experience. Details Home care and hospice setting serving patients across the Ellsworth and Bangor, ME territory Caseload averages 25-30 patients per case manager; office census averages 150 patients Common patient types include post-orthopedic surgery, wound care, chronic/acute CHF and COPD, post-cardiac surgery, genitourinary conditions, IV antibiotic teaching, central line care, med pre-fills, and lab draws Schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 AM-5 PM, with consideration for 4x10-hour days dependent on experience Weekend rotation required, typically once per month but may be more frequent depending on staffing Overnight on-call rotation from 5 PM to 8 AM, typically once every 3-4 weeks

EMR:

Netsmart (experience preferred) IV pumps provided through vendor May be asked to support other agency locations if Ellsworth territory census is low 26-week contract Requirements Active ME RN license or compact RN license currently in hand Current BLS certification Valid driver's license required; must have access to own vehicle for patient-to-patient home visits Minimum 1 year of hospice or home health experience required Clinical skills required to manage hospice diagnoses including wound care, CHF, COPD, central line care, IV antibiotic teaching, and lab draws Flu vaccination required for eligibility to start Must provide 2 professional references from within the past year; at least one reference must be from a supervisor, manager, or director (charge nurse acceptable; peer references not accepted) Full SSN required for consideration Copies of all certifications required for consideration Driver's license must be submitted as a separate document for consideration Permanent address must be 100+ miles south/southwest of Bangor, ME Must not have previously worked at any Northern Light Health facility in a permanent capacity Additional Information Provide case management and direct patient care to hospice patients in their homes across the Ellsworth/Bangor territory Responsibilities include wound care, IV antibiotic teaching, central line care, medication pre-fills, and lab draws Support team includes a clinical manager, scheduling team, and lead support staff One-week orientation provided Dress code is business casual or scrubs; no specific color requirement Holiday coverage required when assignment coincides with major holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas) All time off requests require manager approval First-time travelers considered only if they have prior home health and hospice experience Travelers living 100+ miles north of Bangor, ME are considered on a case-by-case basis with individual approval