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Travel Nurse RN - Manager

Bemidji, MN · On-site

Interim DON / Director of Nursing experience preferred * Must be willing to serve as Interim DON * Must be willing to work on the nursing floor as needed to cover shift About Care Career Care Career ...

American Medical Associates

Director of Nursing

Newark, OH · On-site

$105K - $140K/yr

Will consider an Interim DON** Requirements of the Director of Nursing: * Must have a valid Ohio RN license * Must have experience as a Director of Nursing in long-term care * Must have long-term ...

Comtech LLC

Director of Nursing

Lake Charles, LA · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Role: Interim Director of Nursing (DON) Location: Lake Charles, LA Position Type: Interim / Contract Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Interim Director of Nursing (DON) to provide ...

Centers Health Care

Regional Nurse

Schenectady, NY

$145K - $155K/yr

In addition, the Regional Nurse may be temporarily assigned to function as Interim DON in a local facility on an as-needed basis. A minimum of three years of prior experience as a Regional Director ...

Centers Health Care

Regional Nurse

NY · On-site

$145K - $155K/yr

In addition, the Regional Nurse may be temporarily assigned to function as Interim DON in a local facility on an as-needed basis. A minimum of three years of prior experience as a Regional Director ...

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for interim don in the United States is $108,675.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,000.00 and $125,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Interim Don often steps into their role during times of transition or uncertainty, which can include managing shifting administrative priorities or navigating faculty concerns about stability. Because their appointment is temporary, they must quickly build trust and credibility among team members while maintaining ongoing departmental initiatives. Interim Dons are also expected to provide guidance for succession planning and to ensure smooth handovers to incoming permanent leaders. This dynamic role requires balancing immediate operational needs with long-term departmental goals, making adaptability and strong communication essential.

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To thrive as an Interim Don, you generally need strong leadership experience in higher education, expertise in academic administration, and a relevant advanced degree (such as a PhD or EdD). Familiarity with university governance systems, accreditation procedures, and faculty management tools is essential. Excellent interpersonal, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills help Interim Dons effectively lead departments or colleges during periods of transition. These abilities ensure the continuity of academic standards, support faculty and student success, and provide stability during leadership changes.

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An Interim Don is a temporary leadership role, often in academic or institutional settings, responsible for overseeing daily operations, managing staff, and maintaining continuity during leadership transitions. They ensure policies and procedures are followed while guiding students or faculty as needed. This role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills to support the organization's stability.

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Infographic showing various Interim Don job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, and 22% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $108,675 per year, or $52.2 per hour.

Traveling Interim Director of Nursing RN

Advena Healthcare Staffing

Topeka, KS • On-site

Temporary

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

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.


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