Traveling Interim Director of Nursing RN

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Nurse to join our leadership team as a Traveling Interim DON. This role provides on-site nursing leadership during transitions, rapid-turnaround needs, regulatory situations, or emergent vacancies. The ideal candidate thrives in change, communicates clearly, and can quickly assess and stabilize clinical systems in a skilled nursing environment.

Duties

• Serve as the acting Director of Nursing during interim assignments.
• Provide leadership and oversight to ensure high-quality resident care.
• Assess facility systems, workflows, compliance status, and staffing needs.
• Lead survey readiness, regulatory compliance, and corrective action planning.
• Maintain communication with the Administrator and Regional Nurse Consultant.
• Ensure adherence to CMS and state-specific regulations.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of nursing department leaders.
• Implement strong clinical standards, audits, QAPI, and quality measure systems.
• Model professionalism, accountability, and problem solving.

Experience

• Active RN license (state-specific or multistate compact).
• 2–3 years of DON or ADON-level leadership required.
• Strong knowledge of CMS regulations and survey processes.
• Ability to travel regionally with short notice.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Strong critical thinking and prioritization abilities.

Why join us?

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Travel reimbursement (mileage or flight).
• Company-paid lodging during assignments.
• Flexible scheduling between assignments.
• Support from regional clinical leadership.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement.

Your career. Your choice. Welcome to the team.