Travel RN - Med/Surg - Hospice/Palliative Care

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 4, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Hospice position in South Portland, ME, requiring a valid ME or compact RN license and at least 1 year of hospice experience.

Details

• Home care and hospice setting serving patients in their private residences across the South Portland territory
• Patient population includes oncology, dementia/Alzheimer's, end-stage CHF/COPD, and end-stage neurological conditions (ALS, MS, Parkinson's)
• Average census of 85–90 patients for the South Portland office
• Case manager caseload averages 15–20 patients
• Schedule is Monday through Friday business hours (8 AM–5 PM) with weekend and on-call rotation
• Weekend rotation is typically once or twice a month depending on staffing
• Overnight on-call rotation (5 PM–8 AM) is typically once or twice a month but may be more depending on staffing
• Floating to other agency locations may be required if the South Portland territory census is low
• EMR: Netsmart
• IV pumps provided through vendor

Requirements

• Active RN license for the State of Maine (ME license or compact license required)
• Current BLS certification
• Valid driver's license required; must use own personal vehicle to travel between patient homes
• Minimum 1 year of hospice experience required
• Full SSN required for consideration
• 2 professional references within the past year required, with at least one from a Supervisor, Manager, or Director (Charge Nurse acceptable; peer references not accepted)
• Copies of all current certifications required for consideration
• Driver's license copy required for consideration
• Has not previously worked at any Northern Light Health Hospital in a permanent capacity

Additional Information

• Provides in-home hospice case management, traveling between patient homes throughout the South Portland service territory
• Supported by a scheduling team, Clinical Manager, and Lead Support Team
• Orientation is 1–2 weeks
• Holiday coverage required when assignment aligns with major holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas)
• Flu vaccination required for clearance; medical exemptions are accepted but must be submitted at least 2 weeks in advance for committee review
• Dress code is business casual or scrubs; no specific color requirement
• First-time travelers will be considered only if they have hospice experience
• Permanent address must be 100+ miles south/southwest of Bangor, ME to be eligible; candidates living 100+ miles north are considered on a case-by-case basis
• All RTO requests must be submitted at time of consideration
• Manager interviews required