Travel Nurse RN - Hospice - $2,138 per week in Grand Junction, CO

Registered Nurse (RN) | Hospice
Location: Grand Junction, CO
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $2,138 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 12 Weeks
Start Date: 9/14/2026

About the Position

Job Title

Primary Hospice Registered Nurse

Job Summary

Join a dedicated team providing compassionate, home-based hospice care to patients and their families in Grand Junction, Colorado. This role involves delivering holistic nursing care across various settings, including private residences, nursing homes, group homes, and assisted living facilities. The Primary Hospice Registered Nurse serves as a vital member of the interdisciplinary team, focusing on symptom management, patient education, and supporting caregivers.

You will manage an assigned caseload, developing personalized goals of care and ensuring comprehensive support for patients navigating end-of-life journeys. This position requires strong clinical acumen, critical thinking, and a commitment to empowering patients and families through education and empathetic guidance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, holistic nursing care to hospice patients.
• Manage an assigned caseload of patients across diverse settings (private homes, nursing homes, group homes, assisted living facilities).
• Lead and collaborate effectively with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Specialize in symptom management and pain control for hospice patients.
• Educate patients and caregivers on disease progression, care techniques, and personal goals of care.
• Provide emotional support and guidance to patients and families.
• Document patient care accurately and timely.

Required Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum of Not specified years of clinical nursing experience.
• Demonstrated strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to provide care in diverse home and facility settings.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Expertise in symptom management and pain control.
• Comprehensive patient assessment and care planning.
• Proficiency in patient and caregiver education.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Empathy, compassion, and resilience in providing end-of-life care.

Shift Details

• Shift: Day Shift (AM)
• Hours: 8 hours per shift (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
• Days: Monday - Friday
• Call Requirements: Occasional back-up for on-call.
• Weekend Rotation: Occasional back-up for weekends.
• Contract Length: 12 weeks
• Assignment Start Date: 2026-09-14

Licensing Requirements

• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Colorado.