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Position Title: Director of Nursing (DON)
Specialty: Nursing Leadership / Long-Term Care
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 7 Weeks
Start Date: October 1, 2026
End Date: November 11, 2026
Shift: Day Shift | 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Guaranteed Hours: 40 Hours Per Week
Pay Rate:$59.40 - $69.30 Per Hour
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Travel Director of Nursing (DON) to provide nursing leadership and clinical oversight for a long-term care setting. The ideal candidate will be responsible for directing nursing operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining quality standards, and fostering a culture of excellence in patient care.
This is an excellent opportunity for a strong nursing leader with a background in long-term care and skilled nursing management.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all nursing operations and clinical services.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Supervise, mentor, and support nursing staff and department leaders.
- Coordinate staffing plans and workforce management initiatives.
- Monitor quality assurance and performance improvement programs.
- Develop and implement nursing policies and procedures.
- Manage clinical risk, infection control, and regulatory readiness.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.
- Participate in leadership meetings and organizational initiatives.
- Promote a positive work environment focused on resident-centered care.
Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) License required.
- Previous Director of Nursing (DON) experience strongly preferred.
- Long-Term Care (LTC) experience required.
- Demonstrated leadership and management experience required.
- Strong knowledge of nursing regulations and compliance standards.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to lead and motivate multidisciplinary teams.
Assignment Details
- Profession: Director of Nursing (DON)
- Employment Type: Travel Contract
- Contract Length: 7 Weeks
- Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Guaranteed Hours: 40 Hours Per Week
- Pay Rate:$59.40 - $69.30 Per Hour
- Assignment Dates: 10/01/2026 - 11/11/2026
Additional Information
- On-call coverage required.
- Guaranteed 40 hours per week.
- Leadership assignment in a long-term care environment.
- Must bring valid government-issued identification and wear a photo badge while on assignment.
Why Apply?
- Competitive hourly compensation
- Leadership opportunity
- Guaranteed full-time hours
- Meaningful impact on patient care and clinical operations
- Professional growth and leadership development
- Supportive healthcare environment
- Rewarding contract assignment