Regional Travel Director of Nursing (DON)

Regional Travel Interim Director Of Nursing / MDS Clinical ConsultantAre you ready to make a change?We are seeking an experienced Regional Travel Interim Director of Nursing / MDS Clinical Consultant to support our long-term care facilities during periods of leadership vacancy, transition, or operational need.This position will provide interim Director of Nursing coverage when a DON position is vacant and will also assist with MDS oversight, assessment completion, care plan accuracy, reimbursement support, and clinical compliance.This is a regional travel position requiring flexibility, strong leadership skills, and the ability to quickly stabilize nursing operations, support facility teams, and maintain compliance with state and federal long-term care regulations.This is a travel position. Looking for local to Iowa or Nebraska.Key Responsibilities For Region Travel Director Of Nursing And MDS ConsultantServe as Interim Director of Nursing when a facility DON position is vacantProvide clinical leadership and oversight to nursing departmentsSupport MDS completion, scheduling, accuracy, and reimbursement processesAssist with care plan review and interdisciplinary team coordinationMonitor clinical systems, including wound care, infection control, falls, psychotropics, weight loss, and high-risk residentsPrepare facilities for survey readiness and regulatory complianceAssist with Plans of Correction, audits, and follow-up monitoringSupport nurse leadership training and developmentPartner with Administrators, Regional Operations, and Clinical Leadership to improve facility outcomesTravel to assigned buildings as needed based on vacancy, census, survey risk, and operational prioritiesQualificationsActive RN license requiredLong-term care/skilled nursing experience requiredPrior DON or ADON experience strongly preferredMDS experience requiredKnowledge of state and federal nursing home regulationsStrong leadership, communication, and follow-through skillsAbility to travel regionally and adapt quickly to facility needsExperience with survey readiness, POC completion, and clinical audits preferredCompensation & BenefitsCompetitive salary or hourly contract rateMileage reimbursementLodging reimbursement when overnight travel is requiredMeal reimbursement for approved overnight travelLicensure reimbursement as neededHealth InsuranceDental & VisionPTOHoliday Pay401k after 1 year of employmentOpportunity to support multiple facilities and make immediate clinical impact!