Travel Clinical Nurse Instructor; Central Region

Travel Clinical Nurse Instructor (Central Region)

Position Summary: The Travel Nurse Clinical Instructor (internally referred to as Assistant Professor, Nursing Education) facilitates on‑ground education instruction by incorporating innovative teaching methodologies, cutting‑edge technologies, and other industry trends reflecting advancements in the discipline. The incumbent will deliver the nursing curriculum in accordance with the Program’s mission, vision, values, and purposes, engaging learners in all aspects of the education process, evaluating potential for achievement, and being accountable for program outcomes.

• Not a remote or classroom teaching role.
• Willing to travel up to 100% of the time within assigned region (Western, Central, Eastern Regions, including AK, HI, Pacific, Mountain, Central, Eastern Time Zones). The institution may require travel outside the region as needed.
• Organization will provide travel and lodging accommodations.

• Facilitate learning in supervised on‑ground focused education (SOFE) sites, including clinical, simulation, and skills labs across the United States.
• Teach and evaluate learners in the Practical Nursing, Baccalaureate, and Master’s Degree Nursing Programs.
• Monitor, engage, and maintain open communication with learners regarding attendance, performance, comprehension, and evaluation in accordance with course outcomes, and submit required reports according to published deadlines.
• Adhere to and hold learners accountable for partner facilities’ expectations.
• Attend nursing faculty meetings, participate in committees, engage in shared decision‑making, and other faculty activities as required.
• May be assigned to various teaching modalities, including experiential, didactic, evaluations, and NCLEX coaching based on the needs of the College.
• May carry additional teaching load outside of primary assignment.
• Participate in the successful implementation of other functional projects as they arise.
• Other duties as assigned.
• All new hires are required to attend New Collaborator Orientation (NCO) in Salt Lake City, Utah, with travel and lodging covered by the College.

• Earned graduate degree in nursing from an accredited institution, supplemented by 0–1 year of relevant experience.
• Active, unencumbered RN or APRN license from state of residence and ability to obtain RN and NP licensure in any jurisdiction required by the College, including a valid multi‑state license.
• Either holds an earned Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) credential or commits to obtaining this certification within one year.
• Maintains current knowledge in multiple areas of nursing practice.
• At least two (2) years of clinical nursing experience within the past five (5) years.
• Two (2) years of experience supervising clinical education activities preferred.
• Maintains immunizations and certification records as required by accreditation, facility, or state board of nursing.
• Annual professional development, service as SME, service on committees, and learner load congruent with current faculty matrix for the assigned course(s).
• One (1) year of experience delivering concept‑based nursing education preferred.
• One (1) year of distance education experience preferred.
• Familiarity with learning management software, Canvas preferred.
• Proficiency in modern technology platforms and ability to quickly adapt to various software.

• Stand and walk for prolonged periods during clinical instruction (up to 12 hours).
• Move throughout clinical units and partner facilities to observe and supervise learners.
• Assist in demonstrating clinical skills requiring reaching, bending, stooping, and manual dexterity.
• Lift, carry, push, or pull educational equipment, simulation mannequins, supplies, or teaching materials weighing up to 25–50 pounds.
• Respond rapidly in clinical environments in emergency situations to ensure learner and patient safety.
• Visually assess learner performance, patient conditions, equipment readings, and environmental safety conditions.
• Communicate effectively in busy or noisy clinical environments, including speaking clearly through…