Local Contract Nurse RN - Home Health - $51-53 per hour

PRIDE Health is seeking a local contract nurse RN Home Health for a local contract nursing job in Alexandria, Louisiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Home Health
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/15/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 39 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Position Overview
Seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality hospice care to patients within a designated territory. This role focuses on delivering patient-centered care, coordinating interdisciplinary services, and supporting patients and families through end-of-life care. The ideal candidate is autonomous, detail-oriented, and skilled in critical thinking.

Schedule & Work Details

• Location: Coverage within assigned territory, with a 50-mile on-call radius
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, unless scheduled for on-call
• On-call/Weekend Requirement: 3 to 5 days per month, which may include any day of the week
• Weekly Hour Guarantee: 40 hours
• Pay Rate: $51.00 to $53.00 per hour
• Mileage Reimbursement: Yes, between patient visits (from first visit to last visit)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in accordance with hospice standards and individualized care plans
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop appropriate care plans
• Attend and actively participate in Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) meetings
• Complete and submit IDG documentation and weekly notes accurately and timely
• Collaborate with physicians, social workers, and other care team members to ensure continuity of care
• Educate patients and families on disease progression, symptom management, and end-of-life care
• Respond to on-call needs as scheduled, including urgent patient care situations
• Maintain compliance with agency policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Hospice experience preferred
• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload effectively
• Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior hospice or palliative care experience
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience participating in interdisciplinary care planning

About PRIDE Health

PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.

Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

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Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Holiday Pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• 401k retirement plan
• Cancelation protection
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits