Registered Nurse – Hospice (On-Call)
- $20,000 sign-on bonus
- Daily pay
- Tuition help up to $5,000 a year
- Driver's license
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open hospice nurse jobs in Missouri post a median of $45.30 an hour, the middle half $42.50–$45.30, across 5 jobs that state their pay. Hospice nurses employed in Missouri earn a median of $39.32 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Workplace injuries
Saint Francis Healthcare System in Cape Girardeau reported 71 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 5,122,695 hours worked: 2.8 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Visa sponsorship record
From 1 October 2025 to 30 June 2026, the US Labor Department certified 2 H-1B applications from Saint Francis Healthcare System for registered nurses, offering a median $46 an hour (the low end of each application's wage range). That is the employer's record, not a promise for this job: ask its recruiter whether this one sponsors a visa. Green cards for registered nurses are on the Labor Department's Schedule A and are filed with USCIS directly, so this record holds almost none of any employer's. Every employer that sponsors registered nurses.
What families say of Saint Francis Hospice
90% of the families of its patients said the team always communicated well (Missouri's middle hospice: 83%), 5 of 5 stars from families (Medicare's hospice survey, Aug 2026). Families' ratings of the care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospices.
Wage and Hour record
The Labor Department's Wage and Hour Division found $156,590 in back wages to 1 worker, findings for 29 Aug 2020 to 10 Apr 2021, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, MO. The employer agreed to pay the back wages; the record does not say whether the practice continues, so ask how overtime and travel time are paid. Back wages at healthcare employers.
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About the job
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JOB SUMMARY
The On-Call Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) provides after-hours nursing care, triage, crisis intervention, symptom management, and admissions support for hospice patients. This position works independently while collaborating with the interdisciplinary hospice team to ensure patients receive compassionate, high-quality end-of-life care in their home, assisted living facility, nursing facility, or other place of residence.
The RN serves as the primary clinical resource during assigned on-call hours and responds to patient and family needs, urgent symptom management concerns, and death visits.
JOB DETAILS AND REQUIREMENTS
Sign On Bonus $20k
Time Type: Full Time, 80 hours per two week pay period, with benefits
Shift Type: Monday - Thursday 4:30pm - 8am; Friday - Monday 4:30pm - 8am. 7on/7off.
Education
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program- Required
Experience
- Must be 21 years of age
- Minimum one year of nursing experience.
- Ability to work independently and make sound clinical decisions- Required
- Hospice, palliative care, home health, emergency department, ICU, or oncology experience- Preferred
- Experience with after-hours triage and symptom management- Preferred
License and Certificates
- Current Missouri Registered Nurse (RN) license- Required
- Valid driver's license- Required
- Current CPR certification or certification within first 30 days of employment -Required
- CHPN certification- Preferred
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Why Work at Saint Francis?
Saint Francis Healthcare System began in 1875 when three courageous Franciscan Sisters answered a call to care for those in need. What started as a 12‑bed hospital has grown into the region’s leading healthcare system - recognized nationally for exceptional quality, safety, and patient experience.
Today, Saint Francis serves more than 715,000 people across five states. With a 306‑bed Medical Center , nearly 3,000 team members , and over 300 providers , Saint Francis is not only the largest healthcare system between St. Louis and Memphis - it’s a powerful economic anchor for the communities it serves.
You’ll find more than 50 specialties , the region’s only Level III Emergency and Trauma Center , and southeast Missouri’s first Level III NICU . The system’s employed physician group, Saint Francis Medical Partners, supports more than 40 outreach clinics and 70% of the area’s primary care providers.
A Mission That Matters
At Saint Francis, you’re not just doing a job - you’re part of a Catholic healing ministry rooted in compassion, dignity, and service. Every action is inspired by a commitment to honor human life and care for every person who walks through the doors.
Mission
To provide a ministry of healing, wellness, quality, and love inspired by our faith in Jesus Christ.
Vision
To be a leading Catholic healthcare system that celebrates and protects the gift of life by providing exceptional patient outcomes in quality, safety, access and value.
Values You Can Feel Every Day
- Integrity: Doing what’s right, even when no one is watching
- Stewardship: Managing resources wisely for the future
- Faith: Believing in a purpose greater than ourselves
- Hope: Lifting up those who feel discouraged
- Joy: Serving others with a grateful, happy heart
- Compassion: Seeing others through Christ's eyes
- Excellence: Always striving to be the best
- Dignity: Respecting human life from beginning to end
If You’re Looking to Make a True Impact…
Saint Francis offers a workplace where your work has purpose, your team feels like family, and your contributions support a mission that has been changing lives for more than 150 years.
Total Rewards
Our most important asset is our colleagues. That's why Saint Francis Healthcare System offers a comprehensive benefits program to meet all your needs. Colleagues working at least 24 hours per week will have access to our Total Rewards package as outlined below.
- Comprehensive and affordable health coverage including medical, prescription, dental and vision - available on the first of the month after hire date
- Saint Francis Medical Services Discount
- Earned Time Off (ETO) based on relevant years of work history. ETO combines vacation, sick, holidays, and personal days into one balance to allow for flexibility
- Retirement benefits including SFHS immediate matching
- Education Assistance benefits up to $5,000 per calendar year for one year of service after graduation
- Other benefits including: Benefit Support through Health Advocate, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Earned Wage Access
To learn more about our Total Rewards package and eligibility, visit www.sfmc.net/careers/benefits/ .
Saint Francis Healthcare System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Saint Francis Healthcare System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) should you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with Saint Francis Healthcare System, please call 573-331-5152 or email us at careers@sfmc.net.
From Saint Francis Healthcare System's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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