Interim Director of Nursing - Long Term Care
Location: Plentywood, MT
Start Date: 01-05-2026
End Date: 04-06-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Day shift, specific start/end times not provided (days only)
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $77 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Lead clinical operations for a 35-bed long term care facility with compassion and clarity
- Ensure compliance with CMS Long Term Care Regulations and drive survey readiness
- Oversee nursing staff: hire, mentor, schedule, and support professional development
- Implement and monitor quality assurance and resident-centered care initiatives
- Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize resident outcomes and satisfaction
- Manage clinical documentation standards and ensure accurate reporting
- Serve as a visible clinical leader—support staff on the floor and champion best practices
Qualifications
- Active RN license (Montana) or eligibility to obtain Montana licensure for the contract period
- Proven nursing leadership experience in long term care or skilled nursing settings
- Clinical leadership or Director of Nursing experience preferred
- Required: thorough knowledge of CMS Long Term Care Regulations
- Strong communication, conflict resolution, and team-building skills
- Current BLS certification or willingness to obtain prior to assignment
Knowledge & Skills
- In-depth knowledge of CMS Long Term Care Regulations and survey processes
- Nursing leadership, staff development, and team coordination
- Regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and resident-focused care
- Ability to manage staffing, clinical workflows, and documentation standards
- Comfort working in smaller, community-centered long term care settings
Benefits
- Supportive team environment where your leadership is valued and visible
- Generous housing support and travel coordination for contract clinicians
- Medical, dental & vision options to keep you healthy and energized
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to make onboarding easy
- Paid time off to recharge between assignments
- Professional development and training opportunities to grow your leadership skills
- Travel reimbursement and help with logistics so you can focus on care
- A meaningful role making a measurable difference in residents’ lives
Travel Perks: Explore Plentywood, MT
Plentywood is a friendly small town in northeastern Montana with wide-open skies and plenty of outdoor charm. Enjoy birdwatching and wildlife viewing at nearby refuges, scenic drives across rolling prairie, local community events and small-town dining, and plenty of opportunities for peaceful stargazing. For weekend explorers, outdoor recreation like fishing and lakeside outings are accessible in the region—perfect for recharging between shifts.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Interim Director of Nursing - Long Term Care? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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