Hospice | RN | 12-Week Travel Contract – Grand Junction, CO
Compensation
$1,800.00 - 1,890.00/week
Hospice RN Details
Location
Address : Grand Junction, CO, 81506
Job Description
Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Contract – Grand Junction, CO
Explore a Hospice RN travel nursing contract in Grand Junction, Colorado, providing compassionate end-of-life care in a supportive hospice environment. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Registered Nurse who brings strong assessment, clinical judgment, symptom-management, and caregiver-education skills to patient-centered hospice and palliative care.
As a Hospice Registered Nurse, you will help patients and families navigate challenging moments with dignity, comfort, and personalized care. Located in scenic Western Colorado, Grand Junction offers red-rock landscapes, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming community atmosphere for healthcare professionals.
Hospice RN Travel Contract Details
- Specialty: Hospice Nursing
- Employment Type: Travel nursing contract
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800–$1,890
- Location: Grand Junction, Colorado
- Start Date: November 9, 2026
- Contract Duration: 12 weeks, ending February 1, 2027
- Schedule: 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12-hour rotating night shifts, approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
- Additional Requirement: On-call coverage for approximately two shifts per month
- Orientation: Three days, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., before transitioning to night shifts
Hospice Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state
- At least 1 year of professional RN experience; hospice or palliative-care experience is strongly preferred
- Strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, and symptom-management skills
- Ability to provide compassionate end-of-life care to patients and families
- Ability to educate patients and caregivers while supporting individualized goals of care
- Ability to work rotating night shifts and participate in scheduled on-call coverage
- Successful completion of required orientation and facility onboarding requirements
Hospice Nursing Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients requiring intensive end-of-life and symptom-management support
- Perform thorough nursing assessments and recognize changes in patient condition
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary hospice team
- Manage pain and other symptoms while promoting comfort, dignity, and quality of life
- Teach patients and caregivers about disease progression, medications, comfort measures, and care techniques
- Help patients and families identify and honor their personal goals of care
- Provide emotional, social, and supportive care to patients and loved ones
- Communicate changes in condition and coordinate care with providers and other members of the healthcare team
- Document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and care-plan updates accurately
- Respond to scheduled on-call needs with professionalism, sound judgment, and compassion
Apply now for this Hospice RN travel nursing opportunity in Grand Junction, Colorado, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.