Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Hospice Palliative Care RN for a travel nursing job in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Hospice Palliative Care RN
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/28/2026
- Duration: 24 weeks
- 37.5 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Hospice Nurse, Hospice Multiple Locations. This position involves providing comprehensive home hospice nursing care, including patient assessments, developing care plans, and ensuring appropriate utilization of services. The role demands collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to deliver quality end-of-life care aligned with hospice regulations and insurance reimbursement guidelines.
Job Details
- Position Description: Performs patient assessments, develops individualized care plans, ensures appropriate utilization of hospice services, and maintains documentation within a health care environment. Manages medication reconciliation and safety protocols, participates in interdisciplinary team meetings every two weeks, and provides mentorship to new staff.
- Required Qualifications: Current New Jersey RN License; 2-3 years of RN experience in home hospice environment; experience using an electronic medical record system; excellent critical thinking and communication skills; valid New Jersey drivers license; BLS certification.
- Schedule: Days, 8 hours shift, 37.5 hours per week, every other weekend with compensatory days during the week.
- Additional Information: The role includes providing orientation and cross-training for staff, participating in performance improvement activities, and supporting agency growth initiatives. Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of hospice regulations, insurance reimbursement, and safe medication management, including routine medication reconciliation.
Benefits
- The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1310677. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 37.5 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Hospice
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
