Director of Nursing; DON) Interim

Ready to take your nursing leadership career somewhere new?

Whether you're an experienced Interim Director of Nursing (DON) looking for your next travel assignment or a proven nursing leader seeking a rewarding contract opportunity, Full Shift Staffing could be your perfect next step.

We're offering an exciting Interim Director of Nursing (DON) contract where you'll not only earn competitive compensation, but also have the opportunity to step into a leadership role that makes an immediate impact. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving challenges, and are passionate about leading clinical teams through periods of transition and growth—keep reading.

• Lead with Purpose – Step into a leadership role where your expertise will have an immediate impact on resident care and clinical operations.
• Travel Opportunities – Explore new locations while advancing your nursing leadership career.
• Make a Lasting Difference – Help facilities navigate transitions, strengthen clinical teams, and improve quality outcomes.
• Support You Can Count On – From onboarding through contract completion, your dedicated Full Shift Staffing recruiter will be with you every step of the way.

• Experienced and confident nursing leader.
• Strong knowledge of long-term care regulations and survey readiness.
• Proven leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to quickly assess operations, build relationships, and lead clinical teams.
• Flexible, adaptable professional who thrives in fast-paced environments.

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment (or ability to obtain).
• Associate or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited school of nursing required.
• Minimum of five years of long-term care or acute care nursing experience preferred.
• At least two years of Director of Nursing or nursing leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Thorough understanding of federal, state, and local regulations governing Skilled Nursing Facilities.
• Ability to travel and quickly adapt to new facilities and teams.

• Provide 24-hour leadership and oversight of the Nursing Department while ensuring the delivery of high-quality resident care.
• Lead, mentor, and support nursing staff to promote a positive culture focused on clinical excellence.
• Oversee resident care planning to ensure compliance with physician orders, facility policies, and regulatory standards.
• Monitor quality measures, infection prevention, staffing, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• Assist facilities with survey preparation, plans of correction, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Participate in admissions decisions and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize resident outcomes.
• Lead daily clinical operations, staffing, scheduling, and quality improvement efforts.
• Serve as the facility's clinical leader and assume responsibility for facility operations in the absence of the Administrator, when appropriate.

• Weekly pay.
• Housing, meal, and travel stipends for qualified travelers.
• Dedicated recruiter, onboarding support, and payroll expertise throughout your assignment.
• Opportunities to extend your contract or transition into future travel or permanent leadership roles.
• The chance to build your leadership experience while making a meaningful impact at facilities across the country.

Full Shift Staffing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.