Travel Clinical Nurse Instructor (Eastern Region)

Position Summary

The Travel Nurse Clinical Instructor facilitates on-ground education instruction by incorporating innovative teaching methodologies, cutting-edge technologies, and other industry trends reflecting advancements in the discipline by promoting an interdisciplinary approach to advanced practice nursing education and healthcare delivery within and outside the College. The incumbent will be accountable for delivering the nursing curriculum in accordance with the Program's mission, vision, values, and purposes. The Assistant Professor will engage with learners in all aspects of the nursing education process, including evaluating the potential for achievement in the program, and is accountable for Nursing Education Services' successful attainment of key performance indicators, program and functional outcomes, and the success of the College’s mission. The Assistant Professor functions as a valued team member within the nursing faculty.

Role and Responsibilities

• Facilitates learning in the various supervised on-ground focused education (SOFE) sites, including clinical, simulation, or skills labs across the United States.
• Responsible for teaching and evaluating learners in the Practical Nursing, Baccalaureate, and Master’s Degree Nursing Programs.
• Makes sure learners are attending, performing, comprehending, and evaluated in accordance with course outcomes, and submits required reports according to published deadlines.
• Holds learners accountable for partner facilities’ expectations.
• Attends nursing faculty meetings, participates in committees, engages in shared decision-making, and other faculty activities as required.
• Might be assigned to various modalities, including experiential, didactic, evaluations, and NCLEX coaching based on the needs of the College.
• Might carry additional teaching load outside of primary assignment.
• Participates in the successful implementation of other functional projects as they arise.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Earned Graduate degree with a major in nursing from an accredited institution supplemented by 0-1 year of relevant experience.
• Active, unencumbered RN or APRN license from state of residence and ability to obtain RN and NP licensure in any jurisdiction required by the College, including a valid multi-state license.
• Either has an earned Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) credential or commits to obtaining this certification within a one-year period.
• Maintains current knowledge in multiple areas of nursing practice.
• Two (2) years of experience in clinical nursing, within the past five (5) years.
• Two (2) years of experience supervising clinical education activities preferred.
• Maintains immunizations and certification records as required by accreditation, facility, or state board of nursing.
• Additional Contributions: Annual Professional Development, Service as SME, Service on Committees, and learner load will be congruent with current faculty matrix for the assigned course(s).
• One (1) year of experience in delivery of Concept-Based Nursing Education is preferred.
• One (1) year of distance education experience preferred.
• Familiarity with learning management software, Canvas preferred.
• Proficiency in modern technology platforms and ability to quickly adapt to various software.

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for prolonged periods during clinical instruction (up to 12 hours).
• Move throughout clinical units and partner facilities to observe and supervise learners.
• Absorb bodily fluids, biohazards, cleaning agents, and standard healthcare PPE.
• Enter and navigate healthcare facilities.
• Variable schedules depending on facility access, including early mornings, nights, or extended clinical shifts.

Compensation & Faculty Ladder

Nightingale College utilizes a faculty ladder with five levels to determine salary and position title. Nursing Education has the following levels: Instructor, Assistant Professor I, Assistant Professor II, Associate Professor, and Professor. Placement on the faculty ladder is determined at the time of an offer and is based on degree level and years of nursing academia experience.

Budgeted Hiring Range: $93,500 - $102,850 USD

All new hires are required to attend New Collaborator Orientation (NCO) in Salt Lake City, Utah. The College will cover travel, lodging, and other accommodations.

Nightingale’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected both in our learners and collaborators because we believe the best outcomes for learners from underserved and diverse populations are achieved through collaborators with similar backgrounds and cultures. Nightingale Education Group is an equal opportunity employer.

Our Mission (not just words on the wall, we live it, love it, and daily contribute to it): With the primary focus on higher learning in healthcare professions, Nightingale Education Group contributes to elevating education, health, and employment systems through facilitation of academic achievement, personal growth, and professional development of its learners, alumni, and collaborators, while serving diverse communities.

At Nightingale Education Group, our Innovative Education model helps transform rural health landscapes through our blended-distance learning platform. Every person involved with Nightingale Education Group helps to change the lives of our learners, our communities, and ultimately the world by adding to the quality of healthcare. We are proud to have graduated nearly 5,000 nurses serving communities in need. We are serious about our outcomes and have a little bit of fun getting there.

The professional and personal development of our learners and our collaborators is our company’s foundation. Not only do we develop strategies that promote a positive work-life integration, but we also create an environment that invites you to become an expert in your field, be it through higher education or professional development. Put simply, we elevate employment, elevate health, and elevate education. We’re so happy that you’ve found us!

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen.