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Signature HealthCARE
Louisville, Kentucky

Float Director of Nursing (PRN / Project)

Registered NurseNo weekendsPer Diem

Compensation

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The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Signature HealthCARE is a family-based healthcare company offering integrated services across multiple states. Our continuum of care includes skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted and memory care, and home-based services supported by innovative technologies like telehealth and Care. ai-enabled solutions.

We are committed to advancing person-directed care and quality outcomes. Many of our facilities continue to receive high performance ratings and accreditations. As an award-winning organization recognized over the years by national outlets such as U.S. News & World Report, we take pride in fostering compassionate care environments and being an employer of choice in the healthcare industry.

Overview

The ideal Director of Nursing Float Candidate is very detailed orientated, organized, great knowledge of policies and governmental regulations. A passion for supporting and training Stakeholders to provide the best care possible to residents. The ability to travel to assigned sites Monday – Friday is a must.

How You Will Make a Difference

Manage the overall operations of the Nursing Department during absence of a facility Director of Nursing in accordance with Company policies, standards of nursing practices, Reimbursement compliance and governmental regulations, in order to maintain excellent care of all residents’ needs.

Responsible for responding to situations where additional resources or oversight is required in facilities, with special emphasis on process, systems validation and correction. Assist with development and implementation of job skills training, in-service education as required by state/federal regulations for the nursing department.

What You Need to Make a Difference

  • Current licensure as a Registered Nurse with ability to obtain multi-state licensures.
  • Minimum of five (5) years related experience; supervisory experience preferred.
  • Eighty to ninety percent (80% - 90%) travel with overnight stays.
  • LOOKING FOR A PROJECT - BASED LEADER WHO LOVES TO TRAVEL

Make a Difference and Join a Winning Team Today!

  • ALL EXPENSES PAID!
  • Weekly travel Mon- Fri with overnights required

Work WHEN You Want- Chose Projects That Work for You!

Our exceptional Benefits Package and Signature Perks include the following and more!

Live with Purpose at Signature HealthCARE

  • Our exceptional benefits and Signature Perks are designed to support your health, wealth, and well-being, including:
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
  • First Stop Health Virtual Healthcare
  • 401(k) & Roth 401(k)
  • Company-Paid & Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holiday Incentive Pay
  • Tuition Reimbursement & Tuition Discounts with Select Universities
  • Student Debt Assistance (eligible SNF RNs & LPNs)
  • Uniform Allowance
  • Partner Perks Discount Program
  • Perfect Attendance Program
  • Pay Advance & Next Day Pay
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Support Beyond Benefits with VitalLink and the Signature Inspire Foundation
  • At Signature HealthCARE, our team members are empowered—not just encouraged—to use their talents and abilities to solve problems.
  • Our culture is built on three pillars: Learning, Spirituality, and Intra-preneurship.
  • Each pillar has dedicated initiatives that strengthen our culture and create opportunities for growth.

Come see what the revolution is all about!

Signature HealthCARE is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all applicants and stakeholders.

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Key Responsibilities

Manage the overall operations of the nursing department during the absence of a facility Director of Nursing while ensuring compliance with company policies and governmental regulations. Provide additional oversight and resources to facilities with a focus on process improvement and staff training.

Requirements

Requires a current Registered Nurse license and a minimum of five years of related experience, with supervisory experience preferred. Candidates must be willing to travel 80% to 90% of the time with overnight stays.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Nursing operationsRegulatory complianceClinical leadershipQuality assuranceAssisted care

Nursing Administration — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 58% have no call, 88% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Registered Nurse Jobs

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Salary Distribution44 jobs · 36 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs

401k / retirement match
97% this job
Sign-on bonus
19%
CME allowance
16%
Loan repayment
13%
Relocation assistance
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 5.7
Better work-life than 80% of Nursing Leadership listings

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

  • No weekends

Living in Louisville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$277k
Typical market rent
$1,353/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.1
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Signature HealthCARE

Hospitals and Health Care
Louisville, KY
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
First Stop Health Virtual Healthcare
401(k) & Roth 401(k)
Company-Paid & Voluntary Life Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holiday Incentive Pay
Tuition Reimbursement & Tuition Discounts
Student Debt Assistance