On-Call Hospice RN 7 Days On, 7 Days Off

On-Call Registered Nurse (RN) — 7 Nights On, 7 Nights Off

Replacement Position | $85,000–$100,000 per year | Full-Time | Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean Counties, NJ
Schedule: Monday -Thursday 5pm- 8am and  Friday- Monday 5pm - 8am

Be the hero patients and families can count on—while enjoying half the year off.

Do you thrive at night? Love being the calm, capable person everyone turns to when it matters most? If you have a heart for serving older adults and want a schedule that gives you serious work-life balance, this could be the perfect RN opportunity.

Vitality Hospice & Palliative Care is hiring an energetic and compassionate On-Call Registered Nurse for a replacement position serving Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties. You'll work seven nights on, followed by seven nights off . You'll receive full-time pay and full PTO while being scheduled to work only half the year!

Why You'll Love This Position

• 7 nights on, 7 nights off
• 26 weeks off each year
• $85,000–$100,000 annual salary
• Full-time pay
• Full PTO
• Meaningful work with an elderly population
• Independence, variety, and the opportunity to make a real difference
• A supportive team that appreciates your clinical judgment

What You'll Do

During your seven-night rotation, you'll be the trusted clinical resource for patients, families, caregivers, and team members. Responsibilities may include:

• Responding promptly to overnight calls
• Assessing patient needs and providing skilled nursing guidance
• Triage and coordination of appropriate care
• Making in-person visits when needed
• Communicating with physicians, caregivers, and other team members
• Providing reassurance and compassionate support during stressful moments
• Completing accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Helping older adults remain safe, comfortable, and well cared for

This is an active overnight on-call role. The ideal candidate is comfortable being awake and available throughout the night and enjoys the energy and responsibility that come with being the person others rely on.

Visits may be scheduled at the start of a shift. You'll also travel throughout Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties for additional visits when patient needs arise.

What We're Looking For

• Current, unrestricted RN license in New Jersey
• At least one year of nursing experience preferred
• Experience in geriatrics, hospice, home health, long-term care, or emergency nursing is a plus
• Strong assessment, triage, and critical-thinking skills
• Calm, confident decision-making under pressure
• Genuine compassion for older adults and their families
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance
• Ability to travel within the assigned service area, when required

New to hospice? We encourage you to apply. Hospice experience is preferred, but it isn't required. We're willing to train the right RN.

Schedule

• Seven consecutive nights on
• Seven consecutive nights off
• Monday–Thursday: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. the following morning
• Friday 5:00 p.m. through Monday 8:00 a.m.: Weekend on-call coverage
• Weekend and holiday rotations are built into the seven-on/seven-off schedule

Benefits at Vitality

• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid life insurance, Aflac supplemental insurance, FSA and pet insurance
• Paid time off and seven paid holidays, including one floating holiday
• Mileage reimbursement and Tapcheck earned-wage access
• Employee referral bonuses, discounts and monthly appreciation
• Professional development and advancement opportunities

If you're ready to use your RN skills in a meaningful role—and enjoy an incredible schedule that gives you time to truly live your life—we want to meet you.

Apply today and become the overnight hero our patients and families can depend on!

Vitality Hospice & Palliative Care is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace.