Director of Nursing Jobs
- 188 open jobs
- Jobs added hourly
Registered Nurse (RN) - Director Perioperative
- Stability Direct
- Appleton, WI
- 5x8 hrs
$270K+/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Director of Nursing
- Rainier Springs
- Vancouver, WA
$135/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Director ED - Emergency Department
- Kaiser Permanente
- Walnut Creek, CA
- 5x8 hrs, Evenings
$200K-258K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Director ED - Emergency Department
- Kaiser Permanente
- San Rafael, CA
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$200K-258K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Director ED - Emergency Department
- Kaiser Permanente
- San Jose, CA
- 5x8 hrs, Evenings
$196K-253K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Director of Nursing
- Kaiser Permanente
- Honolulu, HI
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$179K-231K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Director NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Adventist Health
- Glendale, CA
$153K-230K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Director Cardiac Cath Lab
- Adventist Health
- Sonora, CA
$146K-219K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Director of Nursing
- Kaiser Permanente
- Spokane, WA
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$163K-210K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Director Perioperative
- Seattle Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center
- Seattle, WA
$139K-209K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Director of Nursing
- LanceSoft - QIA
- Plano, TX
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$133K-200K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Director Care Manager
- Kaiser Permanente
- Salem, OR
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$146K-189K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Director of Nursing
- LanceSoft - QIA
- Austin, TX
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$150K-173K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Director Educator
- Kaiser Permanente
- Atlanta, GA
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$132K-171K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Director of Nursing
- Insight Global
- Dodge City, KS
- 5x8 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$155K-160K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Director of Nursing
- LanceSoft - QIA
- Kingwood, TX
- 4x10 hrs, Days
$128K-160K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Director of Nursing
- LanceSoft - QIA
- Round Rock, TX
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$100K-150K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Director of Nursing
- LanceSoft - QIA
- Pasadena, TX
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$114K-142K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Director Hospice
- Continuum Hospice
- Napa, CA
- Sign-On Bonus
$48-64/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Director of Nursing
- LanceSoft - QIA
- San Antonio, TX
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$120K-130K/year
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Director of Nursing Jobs Salary Insights
Average Director of Nursing Salary
$55.37/hour
The average salary for a Director of Nursing is $55.37 per hour. This is 20% higher than the nursing US average of $44.21.
Last updated on February 17, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Director of Nursing Jobs FAQs
Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?
As of Tuesday, February 18th 2025, Vivian has 44 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,649 per hour on average, and up to $3,944 per hour for the top-paying job listed.
Where can I learn more about working as a Director of Nursing?
Take a look at Vivian's Director of Nursing Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.
What is a Director of Nursing?
A director of nursing, also known as a nurse director, is a registered nurse who specializes in assuming the administrative and leadership responsibilities of a healthcare facility’s nursing staff. They guide the rhythm of the nursing department by overseeing all nursing personnel and determining the structure and standard of nursing care. Nursing directors also bridge the gap between the nursing staff, doctors, patients, and administration. DONs take on tremendous responsibility as both a lead nurse and an overall administrator, which can be a highly stressful yet rewarding career choice.
Which certifications are best for Directors of Nursing?
Some healthcare employers may prefer director of nursing job candidates with Basic Life Support (BLS), Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML), Certified Executive in Nursing Practice (CENP), Certified Director of Assisted Living (CDAL), Certified Director of Nursing Administration/Long Term Care (CDONA/LTC) or Director of Nursing Services–Certified (DNS-CT), and some may even require specific professional certifications.
How does having a Certified Director of Assisted Living (CDAL) increase my value as a Director of Nursing job candidate?
Having a Certified Director of Assisted Living (CDAL) validates your knowledge and skills as a director of nursing and your dedication to continuing your education in your chosen field. All of which makes you a more desirable job candidate to healthcare employers.
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