Travel Clinical Nurse Instructor (Ohio Area)

Nightingale Education Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 93,500 - 102,850; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Covering travel and lodging costs

New Collaborator Orientation in Salt Lake City, covered by the College

Job summary

Nightingale Education Group is looking for a Travel Clinical Nurse Instructor to provide clinical instruction for nursing students across healthcare facilities nationwide. This role demands 100% travel, covering all travel and lodging costs.

The ideal candidate will hold a graduate nursing degree and provide evaluation and instruction in nursing programs, ensuring compliance with facility standards. The position offers a budgeted hiring range of $93,500—$102,850.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree with a major in nursing from an accredited institution.
• Active, unencumbered RN or APRN license with the ability to obtain licensure in required jurisdictions.
• At least 2 years of clinical nursing experience within the past 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate learner instruction across clinical settings at partner facilities.
• Teach and evaluate learners in nursing programs.
• Monitor learner performance and submit required grades on time.

Skills

Clinical nursing experience

Teaching and evaluating learners

Proficiency in modern technology

Communication skills

Education

Graduate degree in nursing

Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) credential

Tools

Canvas or similar learning management software

Job description

Travel Clinical Nurse Instructor (Assistant Professor, Experiential Learning)

About the Role

This is a fully immersive, on-the-ground clinical education role where you travel to healthcare facilities across the country and provide clinical instruction for nursing students.

A few things we want to be upfront about:

• Travel: This role requires 100% travel to clinical sites within your region, with occasional travel beyond the region. All travel and lodging costs will be covered.
• Schedule: Work across all three semesters (spring, summer, fall; each 15 weeks) with at least 11 weeks per semester dedicated to clinical rotations. Remaining weeks support onboarding, certifications, and other faculty responsibilities.

What You’ll Do

• Facilitate learner instruction across clinical settings at partner facilities nationwide.
• Teach and evaluate learners enrolled in PN, LPN to ASN, and BSN programs.
• Monitor learner attendance, performance, and comprehension—maintaining open communication and submitting required performance grades on time.
• Uphold partner facility standards and hold learners accountable to them.
• Participate in faculty meetings, committees, and shared governance.
• Contribute to faculty development and institutional initiatives.

What You Bring

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate degree with a major in nursing from an accredited institution.
• Active, unencumbered RN or APRN license (state of residence) with the ability to obtain licensure in any required jurisdiction, including a valid multi-state license.
• Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) credential—or a commitment to obtaining it within one year of hire.
• At least 2 years of clinical nursing experience within the past 5 years.
• Current immunization and certification records as required by accreditation, facility, or state board of nursing.
• Proficiency in modern technology platforms with the ability to adapt quickly to new software.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of experience supervising clinical education activities.
• 1 year of experience delivering concept‑based nursing education.
• 1 year of distance education experience.
• Familiarity with Canvas or similar learning management software.

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for extended periods (up to 12 hours) during clinical instruction.
• Assist in demonstrating skills requiring reaching, bending, and manual dexterity.
• Lift, carry, or move educational equipment up to 25–50 lbs.
• Respond rapidly in clinical settings, including emergency situations.
• Communicate effectively in busy environments, including while wearing PPE.

Benefits and Requirements

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.

Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals.

Nightingale Education Group is an equal opportunity employer.

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