Registered Nurse - Home Care & Hospice
Location: TBD, MI
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Per diem (PD Pool), schedule varies; shifts as assigned (day, evening, or night as needed)
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate hospice and home care nursing to patients in long-term care and home settings
- Perform thorough patient assessments and create individualized care plans
- Manage symptoms and provide palliative interventions to improve comfort and quality of life
- Administer medications, treatments, and necessary nursing interventions safely and accurately
- Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams, families, and community resources
- Educate patients and caregivers on disease progression, symptom management, and care techniques
- Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation and complete required competency testing
- Adhere to infection control protocols and organizational policies to keep patients safe
- Support end-of-life planning and provide compassionate family support during transitions
Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (license/certificate verification required)
- BLS certification (required)
- Experience or comfort working in hospice, home care, or long-term care settings preferred
- Completion of Trinity specialty competency testing and required pre-placement screenings
- Up-to-date immunizations and health screenings (PPD/IGRA, MMR, Hep B, Varicella, Influenza, Tdap, COVID-19)
- Successful completion of Trinity 10-panel drug screen, respirator evaluation, fit test, and color vision screening
- Strong clinical assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills
Knowledge & Skills
- Knowledge of hospice and palliative care principles and best practices
- Home safety assessment and the ability to provide care in non-hospital settings
- Competence with medication administration and symptom management
- Comfortable working independently and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams
- Proficient documentation skills and adherence to regulatory requirements
- Excellent communication and family education skills
- Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize patient needs
Benefits
- Flexible per-diem scheduling that fits your life — pick shifts that work for you
- Supportive team environment that values your clinical judgment and compassion
- Licensure assistance and verification support to get you cleared quickly
- Opportunities for professional growth and skills sharpening in hospice and home care
- Comprehensive onboarding and specialty competency testing to set you up for success
- Travel support and coordination for contract assignments
- Paid time for required health screenings and compliance testing
- Meaningful work providing comfort and dignity to patients and families
Travel Perks: Explore TBD, MI
Explore Michigan between shifts: unwind on Great Lakes beaches, hike the dunes at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, enjoy scenic drives through charming small towns, visit Detroit’s museums and growing food scene, tour local wineries and breweries, or take a weekend trip to Mackinac Island for a slower pace. Winter offers skiing and cozy lakeside escapes — plenty to explore when you’re off duty.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Home Care & Hospice? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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