Travel Registered Nurse DON Job
Aurora, NE
Contracted
Westfield Quality Care of Aurora
Mid Level
Step into a leadership nursing role as a Registered Nurse with a DON specialty, anchored in Aurora, Nebraska. This is more than a contract—it’s an opportunity to shape clinical excellence, mentor teams, and elevate patient outcomes in a dynamic, patient-centered setting. As you step into Director of Nursing responsibilities on a flexible week-based schedule starting 03/09/2026, you’ll blend hands-on nursing with strategic leadership, ensuring that compassionate care is paired with regulatory compliance, safety, and measurable improvements. With guaranteed 40 hours each week and a competitive weekly pay range of $2,227 to $2,432, you’ll enjoy financial stability while you make a meaningful impact. In addition, you’ll have access to helpful benefits that recognize the value you bring: a sign-on or performance bonus, housing assistance, and opportunities to extend your contract as needs and goals evolve. This role invites you to lead with confidence, cultivate strong clinical teams, and implement best practices that advance the standard of care across units and shifts, all while enjoying the support of a company that values your leadership and expertise. You will be positioned to influence patient care quality, staff development, and operational efficiency, turning complex clinical challenges into opportunities for growth and learning for your team.
Nebraska’s Aurora region offers a blend of small-town warmth and modern facilities, creating an inviting backdrop for professional leadership. You’ll experience the close-knit community feel that makes collaboration easy, while appreciating the resources of a progressive healthcare market. Beyond the hospital walls, Nebraska’s landscape invites appreciation: rolling prairies that change with the seasons, serene river valleys along the Platte and Missouri, and wide open skies that have inspired generations. The state is known for its abundant outdoor spaces, regional festivals, and family-friendly amenities. For those who crave exploration, there are scenic drives, parks offering hiking and wildlife viewing, and easy getaways to enjoy Nebraska’s natural beauty. This opportunity also includes the potential to work in other locations across the United States, enriching your leadership repertoire with diverse clinical environments and patient populations. Whether you’re scaling a leadership initiative in a Nebraska facility or lending your expertise to a neighboring state, you’ll benefit from a broad network, enhanced professional credibility, and the chance to bring best practices to multiple settings.
In this DON-focused RN role, you’ll steer core responsibilities that fuse clinical excellence with team development. You’ll lead and supervise nursing staff, ensuring licensed practitioners provide evidence-based, patient-centered care while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. You’ll be instrumental in shaping staffing plans, performance reviews, and continuing education initiatives that elevate nursing practice and enhance patient safety. Your leadership will guide quality improvement projects, infection control measures, medication safety protocols, and incident reporting processes, translating data into actionable improvements. You’ll partner with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and ancillary staff to optimize patient flow, discharge planning, and care coordination. The position also emphasizes ongoing professional growth within the DON specialty, offering opportunities to refine leadership skills, pursue specialty certifications, and participate in leadership development programs. In addition to the clinical and administrative duties, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive support network: 24/7 assistance from a traveling support team, ensuring you always have resources for patient and staff needs, scheduling, or emergency coverage, so you can focus on delivering outstanding care.
The company values your expertise and is committed to empowering you with a supportive work environment that prioritizes career advancement. You’ll find a culture that promotes open communication, mentorship, and peer collaboration, where your insights directly influence policy, practice standards, and patient outcomes. Expect ongoing education stipends and access to development opportunities that align with your professional goals. The organization recognizes the pivotal role experienced nursing leadership plays in shaping a resilient healthcare system, and it invests in you—providing the tools, time, and encouragement needed to advance your career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Flexible scheduling, a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, and a network of colleagues who share a passion for excellence reinforce a workplace where your contribution is valued and your professional trajectory is clear.
If you’re ready to lead a dedicated nursing team and drive meaningful improvement in patient care, this is your moment. Apply now to join a company that values your leadership, supports your development, and offers a pathway to continuing impact across multiple settings. This is more than a job—it’s a chance to shape the future of nursing leadership in Nebraska and beyond, while enjoying the security of guaranteed hours and a rewarding weekly compensation. 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.
Nebraska’s Aurora region offers a blend of small-town warmth and modern facilities, creating an inviting backdrop for professional leadership. You’ll experience the close-knit community feel that makes collaboration easy, while appreciating the resources of a progressive healthcare market. Beyond the hospital walls, Nebraska’s landscape invites appreciation: rolling prairies that change with the seasons, serene river valleys along the Platte and Missouri, and wide open skies that have inspired generations. The state is known for its abundant outdoor spaces, regional festivals, and family-friendly amenities. For those who crave exploration, there are scenic drives, parks offering hiking and wildlife viewing, and easy getaways to enjoy Nebraska’s natural beauty. This opportunity also includes the potential to work in other locations across the United States, enriching your leadership repertoire with diverse clinical environments and patient populations. Whether you’re scaling a leadership initiative in a Nebraska facility or lending your expertise to a neighboring state, you’ll benefit from a broad network, enhanced professional credibility, and the chance to bring best practices to multiple settings.
In this DON-focused RN role, you’ll steer core responsibilities that fuse clinical excellence with team development. You’ll lead and supervise nursing staff, ensuring licensed practitioners provide evidence-based, patient-centered care while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. You’ll be instrumental in shaping staffing plans, performance reviews, and continuing education initiatives that elevate nursing practice and enhance patient safety. Your leadership will guide quality improvement projects, infection control measures, medication safety protocols, and incident reporting processes, translating data into actionable improvements. You’ll partner with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and ancillary staff to optimize patient flow, discharge planning, and care coordination. The position also emphasizes ongoing professional growth within the DON specialty, offering opportunities to refine leadership skills, pursue specialty certifications, and participate in leadership development programs. In addition to the clinical and administrative duties, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive support network: 24/7 assistance from a traveling support team, ensuring you always have resources for patient and staff needs, scheduling, or emergency coverage, so you can focus on delivering outstanding care.
The company values your expertise and is committed to empowering you with a supportive work environment that prioritizes career advancement. You’ll find a culture that promotes open communication, mentorship, and peer collaboration, where your insights directly influence policy, practice standards, and patient outcomes. Expect ongoing education stipends and access to development opportunities that align with your professional goals. The organization recognizes the pivotal role experienced nursing leadership plays in shaping a resilient healthcare system, and it invests in you—providing the tools, time, and encouragement needed to advance your career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Flexible scheduling, a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, and a network of colleagues who share a passion for excellence reinforce a workplace where your contribution is valued and your professional trajectory is clear.
If you’re ready to lead a dedicated nursing team and drive meaningful improvement in patient care, this is your moment. Apply now to join a company that values your leadership, supports your development, and offers a pathway to continuing impact across multiple settings. This is more than a job—it’s a chance to shape the future of nursing leadership in Nebraska and beyond, while enjoying the security of guaranteed hours and a rewarding weekly compensation. 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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