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Centurion Health
Sterling, Virginia

Travel Director of Nursing (82338)

Registered NurseFull-Time

Listed compensation

$120K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: 21251 Ridgetop Circle - Sterling, VA 20166Position Type: Full-TimeEducation Level: Bachelor's DegreeTravel Percentage: Short-Term/Travel AssignmentJob Shift: DayJob Category: Nursing Professional & SupportCompensation: $120,000 annual base salary, plus a weekly travel stipend.

Stipend amounts vary by assignment location and state. Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive services to state correctional facilities across the nation. We are currently seeking a full-time Director of Nursing to join our Centurion Eagles Travel Team.

Our Travel Program DONs are part of an exciting travel team who works between various Department of Corrections facilities, while enjoying the benefits of having convenient “block” scheduling, outstanding benefits and exceptional compensation. This position is 75% travel.

Our Traveling DON will work assignments at various facilities/locations throughout the United States per contract needs and is responsible for directing the full nursing team, providing clinical, educational and professional supervision for nursing and support staff in the correctional environment.

Works under the direction of the contract manager and collaborates with mental health/medical leadership and other members of the multidisciplinary team to improve health care of incarcerated patients.

Qualifications Must hold valid Compact (multi-state) Registered Nurse (RN) license in the United States; BSN preferred but not required Progressive experience in nursing care with a minimum of five years of supervisory experience preferred Experience in examining operations, formulating, developing and implementing new strategies and procedures preferred Corrections, forensics or criminal justice experience preferred Previous travel experience preferred Must be appropriately and actively certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/ BLS Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including: Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance 401(k) with company match Generous paid time off Paid holidays Flexible Spending Account Continuing Education benefits Much more... #INDMHM

Key Responsibilities

The Director of Nursing is responsible for directing the full nursing team and providing clinical, educational, and professional supervision within correctional facilities. They collaborate with medical and mental health leadership to improve healthcare outcomes for incarcerated patients.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Compact Registered Nurse (RN) license and possess at least five years of supervisory experience. Experience in corrections, forensics, or criminal justice is preferred, along with active CPR/BLS certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Nursing leadershipClinical supervisionCorrectional nursingStaff developmentOperations managementStrategic planningRegulatory complianceMultidisciplinary collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Travel Director of Nursing (82338) at Centurion Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 5% in Nursing Leadership — ranked against 1,187 active Nursing Leadership listings on WeekdayDoc.

Nursing Administration — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 62% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $119k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 26 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
Sign-on bonus
19%
Loan repayment
19%
CME allowance
15% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 6.6
Among the best 10% of Nursing Leadership listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,187 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Sterling

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$585k≈ 4.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,668/mo≈ 27% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Centurion Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Sterling, Virginia
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays