Travel Registered Nurse DON Job
Orono, ME
Weekly Pay: $1240.60
Schedule:
3x12.00 Days
Assignment Length: 12 week
Start date -
ASAP
Float Required - NO
Job Overview
Employer: TLC Nursing Associates, Inc.
Responsibilities
TLC Nursing Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Travel RN – Director of Nursing (DON) to oversee nursing operations in healthcare facilities. The DON will be responsible for ensuring high-quality patient care, staff supervision, regulatory compliance, and efficient nursing department operations. This leadership role requires strong management skills, clinical expertise, and the ability to lead and inspire a team of healthcare professionals.
Qualifications
- Provide strategic leadership and direction to the nursing team
- Develop and implement nursing policies, procedures, and best practices
- Oversee staffing, scheduling, and training of nursing personnel
- Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, accreditation standards, and facility policies
- Monitor patient care quality and implement improvement strategies
- Collaborate with healthcare administrators, physicians, and other department heads
- Manage nursing budgets, resource allocation, and operational efficiency
- Conduct performance evaluations, mentoring, and professional development programs
- Address patient concerns and implement effective care strategies
- Stay updated on new healthcare trends, policies, and innovations
Benefits
- Active RN license (state-specific or compact)
- Minimum 5 years of nursing experience, with 2+ years in a leadership or management role
- BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Strong knowledge of nursing best practices, regulatory compliance, and healthcare administration
- Experience with budgeting, staffing, and quality improvement initiatives
- Proficient in electronic medical records (EMR) systems
- Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to work in high-pressure environments and make sound decisions