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Signature HealthCARE
Elizabethtown, Kentucky

Resource Director of Nursing (DON)

Registered NurseNo weekendsFull-Time

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 Leader Who Loves to Travel

MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND JOIN A WINNING TEAM TODAY!

All Expenses Paid!

Weekly travel Mon- Fri with weekly overnights required

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 oversight and resources to facilities with a focus on process improvement, systems validation, and staff training.

Requirements

Requires a current Registered Nurse license with the ability to obtain multi-state licensure and a minimum of five years of related experience. The candidate must be willing to travel 80-90% of the time with weekly overnight stays.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Nursing managementRegulatory complianceClinical operationsQuality assurancePolicy developmentLeadership

Nursing Administration — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 52% have no call, 64% 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).

Nursing Leadership by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.9 / 10 · above average in nursing leadershipranked against 1,187 Nursing Leadership listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedNursing Leadership median $118k (middle half $100k–$140k)125 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingKentucky index 90.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nursing Leadership listings in Kentucky82 active5,948 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 42% remote · 52% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Registered Nurse listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 4% offer loan repayment5,948 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,187 Nursing Leadership listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Registered Nurse Jobs

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs
401k / retirement match
91% this job
Sign-on bonus
27%
Loan repayment
9%
CME allowance
5%
PSLF eligible
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 3.9
Better work-life than 70% of Nursing Leadership listings

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

  • No weekends
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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

Living in Elizabethtown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$263k
Typical market rent
$1,339/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

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

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