Hospice Registered Nurse
Location: Bennington, VT
Start Date: 03-02-2026
End Date: 06-01-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (day); occasional weekends and on-call required
Hours per Week: 37
Candidate Pay Rate: $63 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
- Assess patients and caregivers using the nursing process to develop and update individualized, evidence-based care plans
- Serve as case manager for assigned patients, managing caseloads, visit timing, and coordination across disciplines
- Complete accurate, timely OASIS and agency documentation in accordance with state and federal requirements
- Implement medical plans of care and nursing interventions to ensure safe, high-quality hospice services
- Provide high-tech clinical skills at the bedside and in the home, including IV therapy, wound VAC and complex wound care
- Maintain infection control standards across the plan of care and act quickly on incident reporting
- Educate patients and caregivers on medications, symptom management, discharge instructions and care options
- Coordinate care and communicate patient needs to physicians, therapists, social workers and other team members
- Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings, peer reviews and case conferences to improve outcomes
Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license — Vermont State Board of Nursing (required)
- Experience in hospice and/or home health nursing with demonstrated case management skills
- Proven ability to complete OASIS documentation accurately and on time
- Hands-on experience with IV therapy, wound VAC, and complex wound care
- Comfortable performing occasional home visits and coordinating with community providers
- Familiarity with McKesson workflows and electronic visit documentation
Education
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Vermont State Board of Nursing)
Knowledge & Skills
- Hospice care principles and palliative symptom management
- Home health nursing practices and OASIS documentation standards
- IV therapy maintenance, wound care best practices, and wound VAC management
- Infection control procedures and regulatory compliance (state and federal)
- Patient and caregiver education techniques for informed decision-making
- Interdisciplinary team coordination and discharge planning
- Clinical documentation excellence and use of McKesson systems
Benefits
- Supportive team that values your clinical judgment and compassion
- Generous housing stipend and travel support for contract clinicians
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
- Paid time off to recharge between assignments
- Professional development opportunities and clinical training
- Travel reimbursement and help with assignment logistics
- Referral bonus program for bringing great clinicians aboard
- A culture that prioritizes patient-centered care and work-life balance
Travel Perks: Explore Bennington, VT
Bennington sits in a scenic corner of southwestern Vermont with charm to spare. Explore the Bennington Battle Monument and the Bennington Museum for local history and art. Hike Mount Anthony or nearby Green Mountain trails for quick nature breaks, or drive a short distance to Manchester for boutique shopping and farm-to-table dining. In winter, hit nearby slopes like Bromley or Stratton for skiing and snowboarding. Enjoy local farmers markets, craft breweries, covered bridges, and a relaxed Vermont pace on your days off.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Hospice Registered Nurse? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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