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Director of Nursing Jobs

Director of Nursing Jobs with pay where disclosed, schedule details, and work-life-balance signals. Compare each listing's currency, pay period, location, and requirements before applying.

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These 437 roles pay ~$120k median with 2.1/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

LionStone Healthcare logo

Director of Nursing

LionStone HealthcareCincinnati, OH

Registered Nurse
Salary Range: $90.00 - $120.00
1w ago
No Nights
Ardent Health logo

Director of Nursing / ICU

Ardent HealthTopeka, KS

Registered Nurse
Pay not disclosed
1w ago
No Nights
VitalCore Health Strategies logo

Director of Nursing (DON)

VitalCore Health StrategiesGrand Rapids, MI

Registered Nurse
$105,000-$110,000
1w ago
No Call
Centurion Health logo

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) with $10K Bonus!

Centurion HealthChillicothe, MO

Registered Nurse
Pay not disclosed
1w ago
No NightsNo Weekends
American Baptist Homes of the Midwest logo

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

American Baptist Homes of the MidwestOmaha, NE

Registered Nurse
$95,000-$110,000
1w ago
No Nights
ATC Las Vegas logo

Director of Nursing

ATC Las VegasEmployer score · SilverRemote - Nationwide

Registered Nurse
$120,000-$140,000
1w ago
No Weekends
Centurion Health logo

Director of Nursing (DON)

Centurion HealthPinckneyville, IL

Registered Nurse
$120,000+
1w ago
No Nights
LionStone Healthcare logo

Assistant Director of Nursing RN/Infection Preventionist

LionStone HealthcareMiddletown, OH

Registered Nurse
$93,000-$98,000
1w ago
No Nights
Ascension Recovery Services logo

Director of Nursing

Ascension Recovery ServicesMuncie, IN

Registered Nurse
Pay not disclosed
1w ago
No Weekends
Foundry Commercial logo

Director of Nursing DON Resident Care Director

Foundry CommercialWarner Robins, GA

Registered Nurse
Pay not disclosed
1w ago
No Weekends
Personalcare Registered Professional Nursing, P.C logo

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Personalcare Registered Professional Nursing, P.CRochester, NY

Registered Nurse
$100,000-$105,000
2w ago
No Nights
Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation logo

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and RehabilitationQueens, NY

Registered Nurse
$120,000-$130,000
2w ago
No Nights
Telecare logo

Director of Nursing DON - Acute Inpatient Mental Health 264

TelecareShelton, WA

Registered Nurse
$144,000-$165,000
2w ago
No Weekends
Real Property Services logo

Director of Nursing

Real Property ServicesAmery, WI

Registered Nurse
Pay not disclosed
2w ago
No Call
Devereux logo

Director of Nursing

DevereuxPennsylvania

Registered Nurse
up to $131,000
2w ago
No Call

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Director of Nursing Jobs: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance

Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.

The market for director of nursing jobs is robust, with 1,008+ verified openings available on WeekdayDoc. Popular specialties include Nursing Leadership, Correctional Health, Correctional Nursing.

Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Director of Nursing Jobs on this page have an average score of 5.5/10, with 20% with no on-call requirements, 45% with no weekends, 5% offering remote work. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.

Leading employers currently hiring for director of nursing jobs include Centurion Health, LionStone Healthcare, Ardent Health, VitalCore Health Strategies, and more. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.

Among the top-rated employers hiring for director of nursing jobs, BetterHelp (score: 95.2/100), Talkiatry (score: 95.0/100), Hiaah (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.

According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary for director of nursing jobs is $105K, trending up 3.2% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 28,156+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.

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About Director of Nursing jobs.

How much do director of nursing earn?

A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of director of nursing. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.

Are there remote or hybrid director of nursing jobs available?

Yes — about 5% of current director of nursing listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.

Which director of nursing jobs have the best work-life balance?

Every director of nursing role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 20% with no on-call and 45% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.

Who is hiring director of nursing right now?

Employers currently hiring for director of nursing roles include Centurion Health, LionStone Healthcare, Ardent Health, VitalCore Health Strategies, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

How many director of nursing jobs are available, and how often are they updated?

There are currently 1,008 director of nursing positions listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.