Homecare | Registered Nurse

Travel Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) - Homecare After-Hours | Lake Charles, Louisiana
Travel Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) needed in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to provide compassionate after-hours homecare and patient-centered hospice support. Join a dedicated hospice care team providing urgent, overnight, and end-of-life care to patients and families throughout the Lake Charles area. This travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to deliver meaningful care in the home while supporting patients during critical moments. Lake Charles is a welcoming Gulf Coast community known for its friendly atmosphere, scenic outdoor spaces, and rich local culture.
Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,120-$2,230
• Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana, with coverage within approximately a 60-mile radius
• Patient Care Setting: Hospice nursing and homecare
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
• Start Date: October 12, 2026
• End Date: January 10, 2027
• Hours: 40 hours per week; 80 hours every two weeks
• Shift Duration: 8-hour shifts with after-hours and overnight coverage
• Schedule: Weekday coverage from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. and extended Friday-to-Monday coverage from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
• Weekend Requirement: No routine weekend requirement beyond the assigned after-hours rotation
• Travel: Local travel between patient visits is required; mileage between visits is reimbursed
• Dress Code: Scrubs

Hospice Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Louisiana
• Associate degree in nursing or equivalent nursing education
• At least 1 year of professional Registered Nurse experience
• Previous hospice nursing experience required
• Homecare HomeBase (HCHB) and/or PointCare experience required
• Strong preference for overnight, on-call, or after-hours hospice nursing experience
• Ability to provide independent patient care in home and community-based settings
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for home health and hospice visits
• Excellent patient assessment, communication, clinical documentation, and critical-thinking skills

Homecare Hospice RN Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary after-hours hospice nurse for patients and families
• Respond promptly to urgent, overnight, and after-hours patient care needs
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and identify changes in patient condition
• Provide symptom management, comfort-focused nursing interventions, and education to patients and caregivers
• Coordinate patient care with hospice providers, interdisciplinary team members, and other appropriate resources
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation using Homecare HomeBase or PointCare
• Support patients and families through end-of-life care with professionalism, empathy, and respect
• Travel to patient homes throughout the assigned coverage area while maintaining safe and efficient care delivery
• Follow hospice policies, clinical standards, and applicable regulatory requirements

Apply now to join a compassionate hospice healthcare team and make a meaningful difference as a Travel Hospice Registered Nurse in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
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.