Traveling Director of Nursing/Director of Wellness
Staffing partner
Health Dimensions Group (HDG)-a nationally respected leader in senior care consulting-is seeking traveling nursing leaders to step into critical roles across the U.S.
Posted Sep 20 · “Proven leadership as a DON, ADON, or nurse manager in long-term care” from the posting
- Unit and setting
- Long Term Care
- License
- RN license RN license in good standing (multi-state flexibility preferred)RN license in good standing
- Term
- Travel
Do you qualify?
- License
- RN license in good standing RN license in good standing (multi-state flexibility preferred)
- Experience
- leadership as a DON, ADON, or nurse manager in long-term care Proven leadership as a DON, ADON, or nurse manager in long-term care
- Also asks
- strong survey/compliance knowledge Strong survey/compliance knowledge
- Also asks
- ability to quickly assess, implement, and lead change Ability to quickly assess, implement, and lead change
- Also asks
- passion for improving resident care and supporting teams A passion for improving resident care and supporting teams
Preferred
- License
- multi-state flexibility Check your license
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- In range for Iowa travel rolesIowa travel postings that state pay run $49/hr to $69/hr, the middle half $53/hr to $67/hr, across 146 postings.
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- lead and stabilize nursing operations in underperforming or transitioning communities Lead and stabilize nursing operations in underperforming or transitioning communities
- Day to day
- ensure regulatory compliance and quality outcomes Ensure regulatory compliance and quality outcomes
- Day to day
- mentor and develop nursing teams to improve retention and performance Mentor and develop nursing teams to improve retention and performance
- Day to day
- drive clinical systems, processes, and accountability Drive clinical systems, processes, and accountability
- Day to day
- support financial performance through efficient staffing and care delivery Support financial performance through efficient staffing and care delivery
- Day to day
- partner directly with administrators and ownership groups to drive outcomes Partner directly with administrators and ownership groups to drive outcomes
- Travel
- traveling nursing leaders to step into critical roles across the U.S. Health Dimensions Group (HDG)-a nationally respected leader in senior care consulting-is seeking traveling nursing leaders to step into critical roles across the U.S.
- Travel
- work across diverse communities and care settings Work across diverse communities and care settings
The workplace
- Staffing partner
- HDG Workforce Solutions
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Travel Nursing depends on where your license works. Staff experience first; a compact license opens more states.
Original listing
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Are you a Director of Nursing who thrives on challenge, variety, and making an immediate impact?
Health Dimensions Group (HDG)—a nationally respected leader in senior care consulting—is seeking traveling nursing leaders to step into critical roles across the U. S. These interim assignments go beyond the traditional DON scope, offering opportunities to lead as a:
Director of Nursing (DON)
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
RN Unit Manager
If you’re the type of leader who can walk into a building, stabilize operations, mentor teams, and elevate care quickly—this is where your skills shine.
Why this role stands out
Step into high-impact assignments where your leadership truly matters
Work across diverse communities and care settings
Partner directly with administrators and ownership groups to drive outcomes
Build your portfolio with turnarounds, compliance improvement, and team development wins
Join a firm known for integrity, hospitality, and results-driven consulting
What you’ll do
Lead and stabilize nursing operations in underperforming or transitioning communities
Ensure regulatory compliance and quality outcomes
Mentor and develop nursing teams to improve retention and performance
Drive clinical systems, processes, and accountability
Support financial performance through efficient staffing and care delivery
What you bring
RN license in good standing (multi-state flexibility preferred)
Proven leadership as a DON, ADON, or nurse manager in long-term care
Strong survey/compliance knowledge
Ability to quickly assess, implement, and lead change
A passion for improving resident care and supporting teams
At HDG, you’re not just filling a role—you’re transforming communities. Backed by a company with 20+ years of trusted leadership and a culture grounded in integrity, respect, and even a little humor, you’ll have the support and reputation to succeed anywhere you go.
If you’re ready for a dynamic, travel-based leadership role with real impact, let’s connect.
What's around it?
Iowa
Living costs about 12% below the US average