Full-Time

Travel Registered Nurse

Hospice

Updated on 9/4/2026

Deadline 8/6/27
Gentiva

Gentiva

5,001-10,000 employees

In-home hospice, palliative, and health services

No salary listed

Mineral Wells, TX, USA + 4 more

More locations: Lubbock, TX, USA | Abilene, TX, USA | Brownwood, TX, USA | Amarillo, TX, USA

In Person

Overnight travel is required, potentially within a 100-mile radius, across multiple states, or regionally based on assignments.

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Required Skills
CPR
Electronic Health Records (EHR)

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Requirements
  • Current, unencumbered registered nurse license in the state of employment.
  • At least 1 year of registered nurse experience in hospice, home health, acute care, long-term care, oncology, or another high-acuity setting.
  • Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification.
  • Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
Responsibilities
  • Deliver compassionate nursing care to hospice patients.
  • Manage and implement individualized plans of care.
  • Support and lead interdisciplinary team members, including licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, and home health aides.
  • Assess and address patients’ physical, emotional, spiritual, and environmental needs.
  • Document all care provided accurately and ensure compliance with hospice protocols.
  • Educate families and caregivers about care instructions, medications, and safety.
  • Participate in the on-call rotation and provide after-hours care as needed.
  • Collaborate with physicians, referral sources, and the care team.
  • Assist with referrals, regulatory documentation, and payer compliance.
  • Travel to various hospice locations as assigned to fill urgent staffing needs.
Desired Qualifications
  • Hospice and end-of-life nursing experience.
  • Experience with clinical assessments and compassionate communication.
  • Critical thinking, flexibility, and problem-solving skills.
  • Comfort working in varied environments with shifting needs.
  • Proficiency in documentation and electronic health records.
  • Ability to remain calm and supportive in crisis situations and engage families effectively.

Gentiva provides in-home hospice, palliative, and home health care across the United States through a national network. Care is delivered by clinicians and therapists in patients’ homes, including an Advanced Illness Management model for those not yet hospice-eligible. The company differentiates itself with an integrated at-home care platform and strategic acquisitions, such as ProMedica’s home health, palliative, and hospice operations. Its goal is to help patients stay at home, reduce avoidable hospitalizations, and support families and caregivers throughout the care continuum.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Atlanta, Georgia

Founded

2004

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Humana agreed in June 2026 to sell its remaining Gentiva stake for $900 million.
  • Gentiva signed the Addus Personal Care divestiture, sharpening focus on hospice and home health.
  • CMS included Gentiva facilities in FY2026 hospice compliance lists, sustaining Medicare visibility.

What critics are saying

  • The 2024 DOJ settlement imposed $19.4 million over ineligible hospice claims and kickbacks.
  • Another False Claims Act case triggers payer exclusions and cripples growth.
  • Hospice reimbursement scrutiny and survey risk threaten margins if CMS tightens enforcement in 2027.

What makes Gentiva unique

  • Gentiva runs 317 hospice locations across 35 states, with Texas and North Carolina anchors.
  • Its hospice, palliative, and home health mix spans end-of-life through recovery care.
  • The 2023 ProMedica integration added 4,000 employees and expanded the Heartland footprint.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Wellness Program

Professional Development Budget

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Pet Insurance

Company News

Yahoo Finance
Jun 12th, 2026
Humana Reshapes Care Exposure With Gentiva Exit And Illinois Medicaid Win

Humana (NYSE:HUM) agreed to sell its minority stake in Gentiva for approximately US$900 million, exiting equity ownership in home health, palliative, and hospice care. The insurer was also selected as a winner in Illinois' Medicaid managed care program, adding a new state contract to its government focused portfolio. For a company centered on Medicare Advantage and other government backed insurance, these moves represent a meaningful repositioning of how Humana (NYSE:HUM) is exposed to care...