Travel Nurse RN - Hospice - $2,285 per week
Company: Healthcare Support
Location: Batesville
Posted on: January 9, 2026
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Job Description:
Healthcare Support is seeking a travel nurse RN Hospice for a
travel nursing job in Batesville, Mississippi. Job Description &
Requirements Specialty: Hospice Discipline: RN Start Date:
01/19/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours
Employment Type: Travel Job Description Assumes full nursing
responsibility for the delivery of the Plan of Care for each
hospice patient. Continuously evaluates personal and professional
performance and makes necessary changes to increase productivity
and quality of care delivered. Adheres to and supports the
policies/procedures/goals/objectives of hospice to assure quality
patient care. Strives for independence and sound critical
decision-making regarding the delivery of patient care in a
cost-effective manner without compromising quality. Develops the
patient’s Plan of care in collaboration with other professionals
and implements treatment strategies based on scientific nursing
theory that promotes physical, psychosocial, emotional, and
spiritual well-being. Maintains patient confidentiality at all
times. Familiar with the concepts and needs of patients / families
who are facing death and dying. Effective communication skills,
both verbally and written. Responsibilities Makes the initial
nursing evaluation in determining eligibility for hospice services
during visit within forty-eight (48) hours of referral. Identifies
the patient's/family's physical, psychosocial, and environmental
needs and re-assesses as needed, no less than every fifteen (15)
days. Initiates and coordinates the plan of care. Documents
problems, appropriate goals, interventions, and patient/family
response to hospice care. Collaborates with the patient/family,
attending physician and other members of the IDG in providing
patient and family care daily. Instructs and supervises the
patient/family in self-care techniques when appropriate. Maintains
accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the patient's
condition. Reports patient condition and any identified
needs/issues to supervisor daily. Supervises and evaluates the home
health aides/homemaker's ability to perform assigned duties every
14 days. Performs supervisory aide visits to the patient's
residence every 14 days to assess whether goals are being met.
Performs supervisory visits with the aide present per state
regulations. Completes all required hospice assigned modules
on-line on a monthly basis. Participates in daily nursing report on
patients to supervisor and provides all necessary documentation.
Performs 60 or 90 day record review for recertifications as
appropriate. Follows processes and regulations for admissions and
recertification of hospice patients and reviews findings with
supervisor. Participates in Interdisciplinary Group Meeting (IDG)
regarding patient care every 14 days. Participates in the QAPI plan
and process on a daily basis identifying any problems to
Administrator. Compliance with procedures and processes of
ordering/obtaining medications ordered by the physician and
included in the patients plan of care. Assures compliance when
possible of medication regime within the specified formulary.
Maintains up-to-date personnel file. Performs LPN Supervisory
visits as assigned by supervisor and in accordance with state
regulations. May fill-in as alternate if Executive
Director/Director of Clinical Operations/Patient Care Manager is
unavailable. Participates in on-call rotation. Qualifications
Experience Requirements One year of clinical experience. License
Requirements Current RN licensure in the state of practice and one
year of clinical experience. Current CPR Certification. Current
driver's license, valid vehicle insurance, and access to a
dependable vehicle, or public transportation. Additional State
Specific Requirements LA: a minimum two years full time experience
working as an RN. However, two years of full time clinical
experience in hospice care as a licensed practical nurse may be
substituted for the required two years of experience as a
registered nurse. MS: At least one year full-time experience as an
RN. However, three (3) years full-time clinical experience in a
healthcare setting as an LPN may be substituted for the one year
full time experience as an RN. VA: Experience with terminally ill
required. AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO,
NC, NJ, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, WA, WV: No additional state
specific requirements. Healthcare Support Job ID 484469. Pay
package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to
confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted
job title: rn hospice About Healthcare Support Healthcare Support
excels at providing a streamlined and red-carpet experience for our
travelers. Whether you are a nurse, a therapist, or an allied
health professional, our goal is to connect you with top-rated
facilities throughout the country and get you on the road to your
next adventure. We leverage 20 years of relationships with the
industry’s most respectable companies across all 50 states, both
through direct client partnerships and via national MSP programs.
From health systems and hospitals to specialty clinics and
post-acute facilities, you can work where you want to work and go
where you want to go. Not only does HealthCare Support reimburse
for relocation and travel costs on your first check, but we also
offer license and certification reimbursements required for your
assignments so that you can focus on building your career. During
your assignment, you’ll have access to medical benefits, 24/7
support from our Clinical Advocacy Team, and a travel team with
stateside operations. Your travel team will include a designated
credentialing expert to help you navigate every step of the
on-boarding process, a payroll specialist who you can communicate
with directly, and a skilled recruiter who takes the time to
understand your needs and works hard to find the right position for
you. Don’t get lost in the shuffle of another overblown staffing
agency. Choose HealthCare Support to be your trusted partner that
you can rely on for all your travel assignments. We can’t wait to
hear about the amazing adventures you’ll have! Pst! Ask us about
our Direct Hire Opportunities! Benefits Vision benefits Guaranteed
Hours License and certification reimbursement Medical benefits
Dental benefits Mileage reimbursement Employee assistance programs
Referral bonus 401k retirement plan Holiday Pay Weekly pay
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