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Traveling Director of Nursing SNF
About the Role
Traveling Director of Nursing for skilled nursing facilities. 100% travel within division. On-call and occasional weekend coverage required. Brentwood, TN based.
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Benefits & Compensation
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Associate assistance program
- Employee discounts
- Referral program
- Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays
- Company provided life insurance
- Adoption benefit
- Disability (short and long term)
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join Brookdale Senior Living Inc. as a Traveling Director of Nursing – SNF, 100% Travel.
Key Responsibilities
The Traveling Director of Nursing manages day-to-day healthcare operations across multiple communities to ensure high-quality resident care and regulatory compliance. This role involves supervising nursing staff, overseeing clinical assessments, and providing leadership support during management vacancies or start-ups.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid RN license and possess at least five years of experience as a Director of Nursing or District/Regional Nurse Consultant. Proficiency in personal computing and knowledge of long-term care assessment tools are required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Long-Term Care Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 34% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
Position Insights
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