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RN - Hospice

GHR HealthcareTucson, AZTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Tucson, AZ
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
May 4, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$65.69
Weekly
$2,365
Yearly (full-time)
$122,980
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
June 1, 2026

This job pays about $65.69/hour — 37% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Arizona ($47.84/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

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Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Hospice Travel Nurse – Tucson, AZ (85704)

Hospice RN (Travel Nurse) – Tucson, AZ | Provide compassionate palliative and end-of-life care in home and facility settings.

Join a compassionate team as a Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) travel nurse in beautiful Tucson, Arizona (85704). This travel opportunity lets you deliver patient-centered hospice and palliative care across Tucson and surrounding communities while enjoying the region's vibrant culture and year-round sunshine. Ideal for RNs seeking hospice nursing jobs, travel RN roles, or Tucson hospice jobs.

Job Details

  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,190 – $2,540
  • Location: Tucson, AZ and surrounding areas (Oracle, San Manuel, Mammoth, Oro Valley, Saddlebrooke, Marana, Picture Rocks, Casas Adobes)
  • Setting: Hospice (Travel Assignment) — home-based hospice and facility visits
  • Start Date: June 1, 2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Hours per Week: 40
  • Shift: 8-hour days
  • On Call/Weekend Requirement: None
  • Dress Code: Scrubs (any color except black)
  • Mileage: Reimbursed between visits (from first patient to last patient)

Job Requirements

  • Active Nursing License (must be valid in state of assignment)
  • CPR Certification (BLS preferred)
  • At least 1 year of nursing experience required; hospice or palliative care experience preferred
  • Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills
  • Ability to manage a caseload and work independently as a travel RN
  • Reliable transportation for patient visits (mileage reimbursed)

Responsibilities

  • Manage a caseload of 16–18 hospice patients and implement individualized plans of care
  • Conduct patient admissions to hospice services and complete thorough assessments
  • Participate in Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) meetings and collaborate with the hospice team
  • Coordinate and implement care plans including symptom and medication management in collaboration with providers
  • Provide compassionate, patient-centered care in home and facility settings focused on palliative and end-of-life care
  • Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the care team, including advance care planning conversations as appropriate
  • Document all patient interactions and care provided according to policy and charting standards

Experience the warmth and beauty of Tucson while making a lasting difference for patients and families. If you are an experienced Registered Nurse seeking hospice nursing jobs or a travel nurse opportunity in Arizona, apply now to join our supportive hospice team dedicated to quality, compassionate care. Join our healthcare team today — apply now!

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.

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