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Staffers LLC

RN - Travel DON

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

Our agency, specializes in interim nurse leadership staffing - and we're looking for experienced DONs ready to bring stability, direction, and compassion to skilled nursing and long-term care ...

HCTHealthcare

Disease Specific Care Coordinator

Monterey, CA · On-site

$21.25 - $28.75/hr

HCT seeks an experienced nurse professional to serve as the Interim Disease Specific Care Coordinator for a 250+ bed hospital in California. This position largely focuses on coordination of the ...

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As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for interim nurse in the United States is $38.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $29.57 and $43.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as an Interim Nurse, you need a current nursing license, strong clinical assessment skills, and the ability to quickly adapt to new healthcare environments. Familiarity with various electronic health record (EHR) systems and up-to-date certifications like BLS or ACLS are typically required. Flexibility, excellent communication, and problem-solving abilities help interim nurses integrate seamlessly with new teams and deliver consistent care. These skills ensure that interim nurses can maintain continuity of quality patient care and support healthcare facilities during transitions or staffing shortages.

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Interim Nurses often encounter the challenge of quickly adapting to new work environments, unfamiliar electronic health record systems, and varying team dynamics. Since they are expected to fill staffing gaps on short notice, they must rapidly learn facility-specific protocols and build rapport with permanent staff to provide seamless patient care. Strong communication skills and flexibility are essential to overcome these challenges and to ensure the continuity and quality of care across different assignments.

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AspectInterim NurseStaff Nurse
CredentialsRegistered Nurse (RN) license, relevant certificationsRegistered Nurse (RN) license, relevant certifications
Work EnvironmentTemporary assignments in hospitals, clinics, or care facilitiesPermanent positions in hospitals, clinics, or healthcare settings
Employer & Industry UsageStaffing agencies, healthcare facilities needing short-term coverageHospitals, clinics, healthcare organizations for ongoing patient care
Search & Comparison IntentLooking for temporary nursing roles or short-term assignmentsSeeking permanent or long-term nursing positions

Interim Nurses are temporary healthcare professionals filling short-term staffing needs, often through agencies. Staff Nurses are permanent employees providing continuous patient care. The main difference lies in employment duration and job stability, with Interim Nurses offering flexibility and Staff Nurses ensuring ongoing patient support.

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Infographic showing various Interim Nurse job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 53% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 27% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,321 per year, or $38.6 per hour.

[9622] Interim Nursing Home Administrator - Skilled Nursing (Texas)

Full Spectrum Search Group

Austin, TX • On-site

$100K - $131K/yr

Temporary

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

Interim Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) - Texas

Full Spectrum Search Group is a full-service healthcare recruiting agency specializing in post-acute leadership and healthcare administration. We are seeking an experienced Interim Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) in Texas for one of our skilled nursing clients.

Position Details

  • Position Title: Interim Nursing Home Administrator (NHA)
  • Location: Texas
  • Assignment Type: Interim / Contract
  • Experience: Active Texas NHA license required with prior SNF leadership experience
  • Compensation: Competitive weekly rate (based on experience) plus travel and lodging assistance if applicable

Why apply?

  • Immediate opportunity to step into a leadership role and make a measurable operational impact

  • Work with a reputable skilled nursing operator in the Texas market

  • Competitive interim compensation structure

  • Opportunity to stabilize operations and support facility leadership during a transitional period

  • Potential for extension or future interim opportunities

We would love to connect with you about this job and help you open new doors in your career. Contact us via:
jobs@fullspecstaff.com

 

Qualifications

  • Active and unrestricted Texas Nursing Home Administrator license

  • Proven leadership experience in a skilled nursing facility

  • Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, census development, and financial performance

  • Experience stabilizing operations or leading facilities through transitions preferred

  • Ability to quickly assess operational needs and implement effective solutions

Responsibilities

  • Provide interim leadership and oversight of day-to-day facility operations

  • Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations

  • Support department heads and maintain staff engagement during the interim period

  • Monitor census, financial performance, and operational metrics

  • Partner with ownership and regional leadership to stabilize operations and implement improvement strategies

  • Maintain high standards of resident care and clinical quality

With over 29 years of collective experience, Full Spectrum has built management and leadership teams for some of the most prominent operators in the country. As a part of the Sanford Rose Associates Network of offices, our clients receive the personalized attention of a boutique search firm supported by the resources of the 9th largest executive search firm in the US. Our firm:

  • Is ranked among the Top 10 U.S. & Americas Search Firms

  • Has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Business Week, CNN

  • Has completed over 112,500 searches with a database of 2,540,000 candidates

The solution is here. Come thrive with us!

Full Spectrum is an equal opportunity search firm. We recruit candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under local, state or federal law.


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