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Avalon Health Care
Washington, Pennsylvania

Travel Director of Nursing DON

Registered NurseIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$150k-$165k

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Job Description

AVALON HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT INC. IS SEEKING A DEDICATED REGISTERED NURSE WITH GREAT LEADERSHIP SKILLS TO JOIN OUR TEAM AS A TRAVELING DIRECTOR OF NURSING!

We built our culture around providing outstanding care to our patients. Our work demonstrates a reverence for life and a heart for healing. Our people make all the difference. Do you show up to work even when there are challenges to face? Are you motivated by helping people? Does striving for excellence in patient care excite you? Then look no further, Avalon could be the perfect place for you!

$150,000 - $165,000 /yr

Oregon or Washington RN license preferred.

Full-time Are Eligible For

  • 401K
  • Medical, Dental & Vision
  • FSA & Dependent Care FSA
  • Life Insurance
  • AD&D, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability
  • Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity
  • Legal Benefits, Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance and Auto/Home Insurance.

Placement within the wage range for this position is determined by years of experience, qualifications, and demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

The Director of Nursing is responsible to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall functions of the Nursing Services Department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards governing long-term care facilities, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care can be provided to the residents at all times.

Assist in developing for each resident a preliminary and comprehensive assessment and written care plan that identifies the nursing and medical problems and/or needs of the resident and the goals to be accomplished for each problem and/or need identified.

Assist in preparing and planning the Nursing Services Department’s budget for equipment, supplies and labor to submit to the Administrator.

Participate in interviewing and screening residents for admission to the facility; inform personnel of new admissions, ensure rooms are ready, greet new admissions and escort to rooms.

Ensure proper record keeping by physicians; report problem areas to the Director of Nursing Services and assist in developing and implementing corrective actions; and, provide direct nursing care as necessary.

Qualifications

  • Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing and currently licensed by the State.
  • BSN preferred.
  • Must show ability to speak, read, and write in English, in a legible and understandable manner.
  • Must be knowledgeable of general, rehabilitative and restorative nursing and medical practices and procedures and laws, regulations and guidelines governing long-term care.
  • Positive attitude toward the elderly.
  • Previous experience in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other health care facility. Three years Long Term Care experience is ideal.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Nursing leadershipBudgetingCare planningRegulatory complianceStaff managementClinical assessmentAdmission screeningRehabilitative nursingMedical record keeping

Nursing Administration — Registered Nurse Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$158k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $161k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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  • Includes weekends

Living in Washington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$256k≈ 1.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$898/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Pittsburgh, PA 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 Avalon Health Care

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Benefits & Perks

401K
Medical Insurance
Dental
Vision
FSA
Dependent Care FSA
Life Insurance
AD&D