Planet Healthcare is hiring: Hospice | RN in Lafayette

Overview

Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) – Locum Tenens opportunity in Lafayette, Indiana (47905). Advance your nursing career with a rewarding locum tenens opportunity as a Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) in Lafayette, Indiana (zip code 47905). Join a leading healthcare team dedicated to delivering compassionate end-of-life care in the heart of Indiana. Lafayette is renowned for its welcoming community, rich history, and scenic parks, making it an ideal location for travel nurses seeking both professional growth and a vibrant lifestyle.

Hospice RN Job Details – Lafayette, IN

• Job Title: Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) – Locum Tenens
• Location: Lafayette, Indiana 47905 (West Central Indiana healthcare jobs)
• Setting: Home Hospice Nursing
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract (13-week assignment)
• Shift: Day Shift, 5x8-Hour (08:00 - 16:30)
• Hours per Week: 40 (full-time nursing job)
• Start Date: 10/21/2025
• End Date: 01/20/2026
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours/week
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $2050 - $2100
• Floating: Required within hospital or to affiliate hospitals in the Lafayette area

Hospice Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (must be valid prior to start date)
• Minimum 1.5 years of recent hospice nursing or clinical experience
• BLS certification (American Heart Association preferred)
• Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• Ability to work at least 2 out of 3 major holidays during the contract
• Willingness to float to other units or affiliate hospitals as needed
• Two recent supervisor references required
• Non-local candidates only (Indiana residents not eligible for this travel nursing assignment)

Hospice RN Responsibilities

• Function as a Hospice Case Manager RN, delivering compassionate, patient-centered care in home settings
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans for hospice patients
• Educate and support patients and families on end-of-life care, pain management, and symptom control
• Administer medications and manage PCA pumps, peripheral IVs, central lines, and ports
• Utilize pain assessment tools and implement both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including social services, pharmacy, and interpretation services
• Document patient care accurately and communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members
• Float to other hospice units or affiliate hospitals in the Lafayette, IN area as required

Apply now to join our dedicated hospice nursing team in Lafayette, Indiana and make a meaningful impact in end-of-life care. Take the next step in your healthcare career with this exceptional travel nursing job!

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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Temporary

Job function

• Health Care Provider