Pays $120k-$125kNursing Leadership market median is ~$118k (6 jobs) · Above average in Nursing Administration (RN) for work-life (3.9/10, vs 609 in this specialty)

Traveling Director of Nursing

Registered Nurse Above average in Nursing Administration (RN)No weekendsFull-Time
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About the Role

Traveling Director of Nursing. M-F travel, weekends at home. $120K-$125K. Loan repayment. Dallas, TX.

Join Fundamental Administrative Services, LLC as a Traveling Director of Nursing – M-F, No Weekends in Dallas, Texas, United States. This is a full time position. All travel expenses are paid/reimbursed.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $120K - $125K
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • PerkSpot - Local Deals and Weekly Perks Program
  • 401(k)
  • Vacation/Holiday/Sick Pay Plan
  • Pet Insurance Discount
  • DailyPay option available

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No weekends required.
  • Night or evening shifts may be required.

This position offers weekends off, student loan benefits. Work with Fundamental Administrative Services, LLC in Dallas, Texas, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Traveling Director of Nursing manages nursing departments at client facilities on an interim basis to ensure quality care and regulatory compliance. They are responsible for training staff, implementing systems, and interpreting company policies to maintain high standards of patient-centered programming.

Requirements

Candidates must have 3-5 years of experience as a Director of Nursing in a long-term care environment and hold a valid RN license. A degree from an accredited school of nursing is required, with a BSN preferred, along with the ability to travel extensively.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Nursing managementClinical knowledgeStaff trainingRegulatory compliancePatient careCommunicationLeadershipMotivationTask prioritizationEmergency responseLong-term carePolicy implementation

Nursing Administration — Registered Nurse Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$123k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $126k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$123k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.9/10 on work-life balance for Nursing Leadership roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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About Fundamental Administrative Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Sparks Glencoe, Maryland
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Reimbursement & Loan Repayment Programs
PerkSpot - Local Deals and Weekly Perks Program
401(k)
Vacation/Holiday/Sick Pay Plan
Pet Insurance Discount
DailyPay option available