Location: Walla Walla, WA

Start Date: 02-02-2026

End Date: 05-04-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Day shift) — Float/PRN visits as assigned; guaranteed 40 hours/week

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $47 per hour

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 total direct nursing care for hospice patients within established standards of care, ensuring comfort and dignity
• Perform admissions and comprehensive assessments to create patient-centered care plans
• Manage cases and coordinate care across interdisciplinary teams and community partners
• Serve as a compassionate liaison between patients, families, referral sources, and the hospice team
• Conduct office-based clinical triage support and document visits accurately in the EMR
• Float to other sites as needed, delivering consistent, high-quality care across locations
• Maintain clear, timely documentation and follow agency timekeeping procedures

Qualifications

• 1+ years current Hospice LPN or Clinical Triage experience (required)
• Active Washington or Compact LPN license (required)
• BLS (AHA) certification (required)
• Valid driver’s license and current auto insurance (required)
• Ability and willingness to float to Oregon sites; Oregon RN license encouraged and application for OR licensure is required upon contract acceptance
• Acute/Med-Surg experience highly preferred
• Comfortable using WellSky Consolo EMR (preferred)

Education

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — active license required
• Graduate of an accredited practical/vocational nursing program or equivalent preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of hospice care principles and end-of-life symptom management
• Skilled in admission, assessment, and case management workflows
• Clinical triage and telephone assessment skills for office-based support
• Excellent patient and family communication and emotional support abilities
• Proficient documentation practices and familiarity with electronic medical records (WellSky Consolo preferred)
• Ability to prioritize, problem-solve, and adapt when floating between sites

Benefits

• Guaranteed 40 hours/week for reliable scheduling and income stability
• Mileage reimbursement for travel between work sites (per employer policy)
• Supportive, community-focused team at Walla Walla Community Hospice who truly value compassionate care
• Opportunities to float between assignments for variety and skill-building
• Hands-on hospice experience and professional development in palliative care
• Licensure guidance for Oregon if you may float across the border (application required upon contract acceptance)
• Flexible PRN/float options to help balance life and work
• Work in a mission-driven organization where your care makes a real difference

Travel Perks: Explore Walla Walla, WA

Walla Walla is a delightful base for your contract: explore a charming downtown full of cafés, boutique shops, and acclaimed tasting rooms in the heart of wine country; stroll local farmers markets and art galleries; visit Fort Walla Walla Museum for a slice of regional history; get outdoors on nearby hiking trails and state parks or enjoy scenic drives through the Walla Walla Valley. Weekend trips to nearby outdoor areas and small-town Oregon communities make for easy adventures when you need a break from shift work.

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