Registered Nurse – HospiceEmployment Type: Full-timeLocation: Evanston, IL – Residential Northern Illinois (NIL) Territory

QualificationsRequired:

• Associate degree or higher in Nursing

• Valid RN license in Illinois (IL)

• Minimum of 1 year of professional RN experience (Hospice preferred)

• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance

• Certification in AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) or AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (if not current, support will be provided)

• Willingness to travel throughout the local area as part of the position

Preferred:

• Experience in Hospice, Palliative Care, or End-of-Life Nursing

• Please provide your RN license number if available

OverviewOur Award Winning Client is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality Hospice care in patients’ homes across the Evanston area and Northern Illinois. This full-time, salaried role offers flexible weekday hours and a supportive, collaborative work environment. You will play a vital role in improving the lives of patients and families by ensuring comfort, dignity, and comprehensive care during critical times.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to Hospice patients in accordance with the care plan

• Monitor, assess, and document patient symptoms, response to treatment, and comfort levels

• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, social workers, and chaplains

• Educate patients and families on the care process, medications, and end-of-life planning

• Travel to patient homes within the assigned territory (mileage reimbursement provided)

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care and condition

• Participate in a supportive on-call rotation and weekend coverage

Schedule and Shift Details

• Monday–Friday full-time schedule

• 1 weekend/month, with 24-hour on-call shift (Saturday 8 AM – Sunday 8 AM)

• 2 holidays/year required (1 in summer, 1 in winter)

• No overnight shifts during the week – flexibility without long shifts

Compensation & Bonus Opportunities

• $15,000 First Year Success Bonus, paid out quarterly

• Salaried position (not PPV)

Benefits

• Full healthcare coverage: medical, dental, vision

• Comprehensive 6-week onboarding program for new RN team members

• Travel reimbursement

• Paid holidays and PTO

• Employer support for certifications and training

Top Candidate Profile:

• Experienced RN with a passion for Hospice or palliative care

• Self-motivated and able to work autonomously in a home care setting

• Strong interpersonal skills to support patients and families through end-of-life care

• Comfortable with local travel in Northern IL and participating in on-call rotations