Traveling Director of Nursing/Director of Wellness

HDG Workforce Solutions

Quincy, Illinois

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Posted Aug 23

Unit and setting: Long Term Care
License: RN license
Term: Travel

What it pays

Against similar roles: Pays above most Illinois travel rolesIllinois travel postings that state pay run $45/hr to $67/hr, the middle half $50/hr to $63/hr, across 148 postings.

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HDG Workforce Solutions

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Staffing partner: HDG Workforce Solutions

The one posting we have lists $55 an hour, and that same number is the minimum and the maximum. If you line that up against other Quincy-area employers in our records, Quincy Medical Group sits around $18.66 an hour, Crown…

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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?

In Quincy, IL

Quincy, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent: $837/mo
Household income: $56,480/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Quincy, IL

NeighborhoodsQuincy is characterized by historic downtown blocks, established residential streets lined with century-old homes, and quiet suburban-style outskirts. While specific subdivision boundaries are rarely spotlighted, residents distinguish between well-kept, walkable blocks within walking distance of central parks and more neglected pockets containing older, run-down properties. Housing closer to downtown offers proximity to dining and the Mississippi River, while eastern sections provide quieter residential settings with swift vehicle access across the city.

Quincy is characterized by historic downtown blocks, established residential streets lined with century-old homes, and quiet suburban-style outskirts. While specific subdivision boundaries are rarely spotlighted, residents distinguish between well-kept, walkable blocks within walking distance of central parks and more neglected pockets containing older, run-down properties.

Housing closer to downtown offers proximity to dining and the Mississippi River, while eastern sections provide quieter residential settings with swift vehicle access across the city.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: niche.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: seequincy.com

Getting aroundGetting around Quincy is exceptionally quick and straightforward, with average commute times hovering around eleven to twelve minutes. The vast majority of workers commute by personal vehicle, as public transit ridership is under one percent. Traffic congestion is virtually nonexistent compared to larger metropolitan areas, and local healthcare facilities offer hassle-free, short drives from almost any residential neighborhood.

Getting around Quincy is exceptionally quick and straightforward, with average commute times hovering around eleven to twelve minutes. The vast majority of workers commute by personal vehicle, as public transit ridership is under one percent.

Traffic congestion is virtually nonexistent compared to larger metropolitan areas, and local healthcare facilities offer hassle-free, short drives from almost any residential neighborhood.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: livability.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation revolves around scenic perches along the Mississippi River valley and an expansive municipal park network. Residents have easy access to neighborhood green spaces within a short walk of most homes, as well as athletic facilities and open recreation grounds at the Moorman Park Complex. Regional weekend trips often focus on the Mississippi Valley Wine Trail, which features family-owned vineyards set on bluff landscapes overlooking the river.

Outdoor recreation revolves around scenic perches along the Mississippi River valley and an expansive municipal park network. Residents have easy access to neighborhood green spaces within a short walk of most homes, as well as athletic facilities and open recreation grounds at the Moorman Park Complex.

Regional weekend trips often focus on the Mississippi Valley Wine Trail, which features family-owned vineyards set on bluff landscapes overlooking the river.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: niche.com Source 2: seequincy.com Source 3: facebook.com

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Living in Quincy

Quincy, Illinois offers relocating healthcare professionals the grounded pace of a historic Mississippi River community combined with an effortless daily commute. With average drive times under twelve minutes, nurses avoid the gridlock of metropolitan centers and enjoy stress-free transit to regional medical facilities. Off shift, the city surprises newcomers with a surprisingly active culinary landscape featuring over one hundred and thirty eateries, from aged prime cuts at The Patio Restaurant & Lounge and Boodalu Steak House to morning pastries at Thyme Square Bakery & Cafe and seasonal downtown Summer Flavor Tours. Outdoor recreation centers on river bluff scenery, the Mississippi Valley Wine Trail, and neighborhood parks like Moorman Park Complex. The tradeoffs require clear eyes: Quincy experiences freezing, snowy winters, carries a notably homogeneous demographic profile, and features an older housing stock where rentals require careful vetting to avoid poorly maintained properties. For nurses seeking low crime, minimal traffic, and a tight-knit small-city rhythm with easy highway access to St. Louis, Quincy provides a practical and stable Midwestern base.

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As of 2026Source 1: niche.com Source 2: realestate.usnews.com Source 3: heritagehotelquincy.com Source 4: seequincy.com Source 5: livability.com

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Quincy, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.