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Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) – Locum Tenens Travel Nursing Job in Christiansburg, Virginia
Advance your nursing career as a Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) with a locum tenens travel contract in Christiansburg, Virginia (zip code 24073). This rewarding healthcare job lets you deliver compassionate hospice care while experiencing the scenic beauty and vibrant community of the New River Valley. Christiansburg is a top destination for Virginia nursing jobs, offering a supportive environment and access to the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Hospice RN Job Details
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
About GHR
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions. We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded. We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.
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.
Advance your nursing career as a Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) with a locum tenens travel contract in Christiansburg, Virginia (zip code 24073). This rewarding healthcare job lets you deliver compassionate hospice care while experiencing the scenic beauty and vibrant community of the New River Valley. Christiansburg is a top destination for Virginia nursing jobs, offering a supportive environment and access to the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Hospice RN Job Details
- Assignment Type: Locum tenens (Travel nursing contract)
- Location: Christiansburg, VA – New River Valley
- Duration: 13 weeks (October 6, 2025 – January 5, 2026)
- Schedule: Day shifts, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (5x8-hour days)
- On-call: Weekend and evening backup on-call rotation
- Setting: Hospice and Home Health
- Mileage: Reimbursed at $0.50 per mile
- Patient Visits: Average 5 visits per day
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2120 - $2180
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license – Virginia or compact state
- Minimum 1 year of recent hospice or home health nursing experience
- Previous travel nursing experience required
- Proficiency with EPIC electronic charting system
- BLS certification (American Heart Association preferred)
- COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
- Ability to work at least 1 holiday during the assignment (2 holidays for winter contracts)
- Not eligible for local candidates residing within 100 miles of Christiansburg, VA
- Deliver compassionate hospice nursing care to patients with terminal illnesses, including neonates, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics
- Conduct comprehensive intake assessments and develop individualized patient care plans
- Perform skilled nursing procedures: IV starts, phlebotomy, pain assessment, and medication management
- Support patients and families with bereavement planning, death pronouncement, and emotional counseling
- Educate patients and families on disease progression, pain management, and available hospice resources
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure holistic patient care
- Accurately document all care and interventions in the EPIC system
- Participate in backup on-call rotation for evenings and weekends as needed
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
About GHR
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions. We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded. We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.
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.
Salary : $2,120 - $2,180
