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Signature HealthCARE
Lexington, Kentucky

Resource Director of Nursing (DON) FULL TIME TRAVEL

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!

  • Medical, Dental and Vision – Voluntary Life/Disability
  • 401(K) and Roth 401(K)
  • Work Life Balance – industry leading

Specialty Focus Groups and Partnerships

Future Leaders of Signature – growing our “OWN.”All the benefits you need, plus a little more for health, wealth, and happiness!

Reward & Recognition Program (HEART)

Vital Links

  • At Signature HealthCARE, our team members are permitted – no, encouraged – to employ their talents and abilities to solve problems.
  • Our culture is built on three distinct pillars: Learning, Spirituality and Intra-preneurship.
  • Each pillar has its own staff and initiatives, ensuring that our unique culture permeates the entire organization.
  • Come see what the revolution is all about!

Signature HealthCARE is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran and other protected categories

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Key Responsibilities

Manage nursing department operations during the absence of a facility Director of Nursing to ensure compliance with company policies and governmental regulations. Provide oversight and resource support to facilities, focusing on process improvement and staff training.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Nursing managementRegulatory complianceClinical operationsQuality assuranceLeadershipPolicy developmentSkilled nursing care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Resource Director of Nursing (DON) FULL TIME TRAVEL at Signature HealthCARE a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 5% in Nursing Administration (RN) — ranked against 565 active Nursing Administration (RN) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Nursing Administration — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 70% have no call, 78% 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 Registered Nurse Jobs

43 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution42 jobs · 37 employers

11
<$100k
9
$100k-120k
5
$120k-140k
10
$140k-160k
7
$160k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks39 jobs · 37 employers

401k / retirement match
79% this job
CME allowance
36%
Sign-on bonus
31%
Loan repayment
8%
Relocation assistance
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 6.6
Among the best 10% of Nursing Administration (RN) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 565 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Lexington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$314k
Typical market rent
$1,553/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.9
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Lexington-Fayette, KY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Signature HealthCARE

Benefits & Perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Voluntary Life/Disability
401(K) and Roth 401(K)
Work Life Balance
Specialty focus groups and partnerships
Future Leaders of Signature