About This Role
This per diem role provides skilled nursing and hospice care during weekend and after-hours shifts in the Mission San Jose area. You'll work flexible hours as needed rather than a set schedule, making this ideal for nurses seeking part-time or supplemental income. You'll deliver direct patient care and support to hospice clients and their families during evenings and weekends when demand peaks. This non-profit setting prioritizes quality care over profit margins, creating a mission-driven workplace. The position suits registered nurses who are comfortable with hospice fundamentals, can manage independent patient assessment and care decisions, and prefer scheduling flexibility. Strong communication skills and compassion for end-of-life care are essential.
$40–$65/hr
Long-term care / Home health / Hospice
PRN / Per Diem · Weekends
RN license
$66.20 hourly
One year experience
Location & Routes
- Base city: Mission San Jose District, CA
Hiring Process
- Apply — Submit your application online
- Review — A recruiter reviews your qualifications
- Background check — Standard employment and license verification
- Start your assignment — Begin your nursing role
Requirements
Active RN or LPN license.
1+ year of relevant experience; ability to onboard quickly.
BLS required. Specialty certs based on unit.
Ability to stand for long shifts, lift up to 50 lbs, and assist with patient transfers.
Frequently asked questions
How does per diem nursing work?
Per diem nurses pick up shifts as needed without a fixed weekly schedule. You commit to a minimum number of shifts per month and choose dates that fit your availability.
Does per diem pay more than staff?
Yes — per diem hourly rates are typically 20–40% higher than staff rates because there are no benefits or guaranteed hours.
Are benefits included?
Most per diem roles do not include health benefits or PTO; the higher hourly rate is meant to offset that. Some hospitals offer limited benefits at higher commitment tiers.
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Nursing Jobs in Mission San Jose District, CA
Mission San Jose District, California is served by Cedars-Sinai, Kaiser Permanente, UCSF Health, Stanford, and Sutter Health, giving nurses based here strong access to staff, per diem, and travel positions. Local employers in Mission San Jose District regularly post openings across ICU, ER, labor & delivery, and travel nurse contracts, supported by premium California RN pay driven by mandated 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratios; California is not part of the NLC compact.
If you live in or near Mission San Jose District, you can usually choose between a staff hospital position close to home or a travel/agency contract paying premium rates. Compensation in California reflects premium California RN pay driven by mandated 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratios; California is not part of the NLC compact, and experienced RNs — especially with ICU, ER, or labor & delivery experience — see noticeably stronger offers from Mission San Jose District-area employers.
Full Job Details
We have been a trusted community resource since 1980. Our reputation has been built on consistency, responsiveness, and quality. As a non-profit, community-led agency, we are able to focus on providing quality care to patients and families when they need it most, rather than being driven by profit or financial demand. This position offers competitive pay, and a supportive work environment. We are seeking a per diem After-Hours Nurse to provide skilled nursing and hospice care to maximize the comfort and health of patients.
Schedule
Saturday & Sunday; 8:30am - 5:00pm Office Location: Pleasanton, CA Coverage Area: Alameda & Contra Costa Counties Hope Hospice follows all CDPH vaccine requirements for healthcare personnel. Essential Duties & Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Provide continuing care to patients/families as requested and in compliance with agency policies and procedures and applicable federal and state regulations.
- Under the guidance of the After-Hours Nurse, responsible for patients/families including assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing services consistent with the plan of care.
- Communicate with attending physicians and other community resources to report changes and coordinate optimal care and use of resources for the patient/ family.
- Maintain regular communication with Team Leaders regarding patient/family status and unusual or potentially problematic patient/family issues. Education/
Experience:
- One year experience as a professional nurse in the past three years or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing.
- Experience in acute care/ home health and/or hospice setting preferred. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
- Current license as a registered professional nurse in the State of California. Public Health Nursing certification highly desirable. HPNA certification preferred. Pay Range: $52.90 - $66.20 hourly + $2.00 weekend differential Hope Hospice is proud to serve our community as an equal employment opportunity employer. Everyone is valued and welcome at Hope Hospice. Our organization is committed to diversity, equity and continues to build a culture of inclusion by recruiting, screening, hiring and retaining any qualified individual without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, registered domestic partner status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, military care status, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by Federal, state, or local laws.