Travel RN — Hospice Inpatient Night Nurse (Grand Junction, CO)

Ref #: M-RN-292354

Join a hospice inpatient team in Grand Junction, CO on a contract/travel basis. This night-shift role (7p–7a) starts ASAP and offers $1,976 for a 36-hour assignment.

Requirements:

• Current RN license in Colorado.
• 1–2 years of nursing experience; hospice or palliative care preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Compassionate approach to end-of-life care and family support.
• BLS required; ACLS preferred.

Core responsibilities:

• Assess and monitor patient condition, vital signs, and symptoms; document changes accurately.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized nursing care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders and hospice policies.
• Provide symptom management, end-of-life care, and emotional support to patients and families.
• Educate families on the dying process, pain management, and comfort measures.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, nursing staff, social workers, and other team members.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of care, interventions, and outcomes.
• Follow infection control practices, safety protocols, and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to quality improvement and staff education initiatives as needed.