Step into a high-impact leadership opportunity as a Registered Nurse specializing as a Director of Nursing (DON) in Rochester, New Hampshire. This travel assignment places you at the helm of nursing teams, guiding clinical practice, elevating patient outcomes, and shaping a culture where compassionate care and operational excellence meet. As a DON on a travel footprint, you’ll orchestrate staffing strategies, mentor charge nurses, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead quality improvement initiatives that reduce risk and enhance the experience for residents under your care. You’ll have the chance to leave a durable imprint on facilities across the region, while enjoying the stability of a 40-hour week and a schedule that respects your expertise. Your start date is 03/30/2026, and assignments run for weeks at a time, offering you the cadence you need to balance professional impact with personal planning. In this role you’ll translate policy into practice, champion evidence-based care, and partner with medical directors to implement initiatives that advance clinical outcomes and staff development. Make an impact that resonates with patients, families, and frontline teams, and build leadership credentials that travel with you to future opportunities. You’ll be empowered to grow through mentorship, structured leadership development, and exposure to diverse care settings that broaden your professional horizon while maintaining the reliability you deserve as a dedicated nursing leader.

Rochester, New Hampshire, sits in a region where small-town charm meets scenic beauty. Working here means daily access to four seasons, outdoor recreation in parks and nearby lakes, a tight-knit healthcare community, and a gateway to the Granite State’s acclaimed cultural and historical sites. You’ll enjoy a cost-friendly living environment, convenient access to Boston and the seacoast for weekend getaways, and a supportive local network of hospitals and post-acute facilities that value strong nursing leadership. For the adventurous, our program also offers opportunities to work at premier facilities across the United States, expanding your professional horizons while keeping the security and benefits of a consistent travel schedule. In addition to local advantages, you’ll join a national network that enables you to broaden your influence, collaborate with peers, and bring best practices back to your Rochester teams.

Role specifics and benefits come together to create a compelling path for growth and security. As the DON, you’ll oversee the nursing department’s daily operations, staffing plans, quality metrics, policy implementation, and patient safety initiatives. You’ll lead performance evaluations, coach nurse leaders, ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, and drive accreditation readiness. Your partnership with facility leadership will optimize throughput, patient experience, and staff satisfaction, while your leadership will cultivate a culture of accountability, empathy, and continuous learning. This position offers a competitive weekly pay range of $2,528 to $2,601, with guaranteed hours of 40 per week to provide stability in a dynamic travel environment. We include a sign-on bonus, housing assistance, and extension opportunities so you can plan for continuity and career advancement without sacrificing the flexibility you expect. Our program delivers comprehensive support 24/7 while you travel, including a dedicated clinical liaison and travel specialist to address shifts, housing, credentialing, and urgent questions at any hour. You will have access to ongoing leadership development, mentorship, and opportunities to advance into higher-level roles as you demonstrate impact across facilities, ensuring that your DON expertise becomes a gateway to broader healthcare leadership.

Our company values empowerment, collaboration, and a commitment to nurturing your professional journey. We are dedicated to creating a supportive work environment where leaders mentor, listen, and invest in people. You’ll join a community that prioritizes patient-centered leadership, clinical excellence, and a cooperative approach to solving complex care challenges. Your success matters, and you’ll find transparent recognition, structured growth pathways, and ample resources designed to help you expand your scope of influence. In this environment, you’ll not only lead teams—you’ll shape standards, influence policy, and build resilient care models that endure beyond any single assignment.

Ready to move your leadership into action? Apply now to join a company that recognizes the importance of DON leadership and offers you a platform to influence care, grow professionally, and experience the diverse landscapes of the United States while serving communities in need. Start your journey on 03/30/2026 and explore the rewarding path of DON leadership in New Hampshire’s Rochester, with opportunities to extend and travel to other facilities as your career evolves. Please note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.

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About TLC Nursing
Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing Nursing and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S.

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• Competitive weekly pay
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• Nationwide assignments

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