At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.

Job Description:

Hospice After Hours Registered Nurse
Full-Time | Hospice

At Elara Caring, we believe the best place for care is where people feel most at home. Every day, we bring high-quality, compassionate care to over 60,000 patients—right where they live. As an After Hours / On Call RN, you’ll be the calm in the storm, providing critical support when patients and families need it most. You won’t just be caring for people—you’ll be bringing comfort, dignity, and peace during life’s most important moments.

This is more than a job—it’s a calling. If you’re ready to make a difference after hours, when compassion matters most, we want to hear from you.

Territory: Southern Cook and Will County

Why Join Elara Caring?

A collaborative team that truly supports each other

Competitive pay + comprehensive benefits package (pay is based off experience with a range between $80k to $90K)

Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff & free continuing education for all employees

Opportunities for growth and career advancement

Medical, dental, and vision insurance + 401(K) with company match

Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and bereavement (including family & pets)

Pet insurance—because they’re family too

What You’ll Do

Provide urgent, compassionate nursing care after hours in alignment with Elara Caring’s mission

Assess patient and family needs—physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual

Communicate significant changes or concerns to the Clinical Supervisor, physician, or facility staff

Educate patients, families, and facility staff on hospice philosophy, pain control, and symptom management

Offer support during end-of-life transitions and perform bereavement assessments

Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team to ensure the best possible quality of life for each patient

What You Bring

Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Diploma, Associate, or Bachelor’s)

Current RN license in the state of practice

At least 1 year of clinical nursing experience (hospice or home health preferred)

Willingness to travel up to 50%

Physical ability to lift 50–100 lbs.

Valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation