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Travel Nursing Instructor- Chicagoland Area

Kaplan·Illinois

$50 - $50/hr·Part Time·Remote Ok·5-10 yrs·Posted 1 day ago
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Teach in-person NCLEX preparation sessions at various locations across the United States. Facilitate learner development and provide individualized guidance through the virtual KLIC coaching program.

Job Title Travel Nursing Instructor- Chicagoland Area

Job Description

Kaplan North America, the world leader in test preparation, is hiring Master's prepared nurses to join our Chicagoland travel teaching team. In traveling to different locations across the United States to teach NCLEX preparation classes, this position offers an exciting opportunity to impact future generations of nurses by helping them succeed on their NCLEX exam. If you are looking for a fulfilling PRN job, enjoy exploring new cities and states and expanding your professional skills and network, this position may be an excellent fit. Teachers receive paid training, teach from a pre-existing curriculum, and have access to ongoing development to build their teaching, presenting, and mentoring skills. In addition to classroom instruction, Kaplan offers the opportunity to further support students through our virtual Kaplan Learning Integrated Coaching (KLIC) program. As a KLIC Coach, you will provide individualized guidance via email based on student progress through Kaplan materials. This is a separate, but related, role. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Teach multiple in-person NCLEX preparation sessions at various locations throughout the year Maintain high energy level and ability to engage students to ensure an excellent student experience Effectively facilitate learning and learner development Ability to learn our methodology and strategies quickly Facilitate active and ongoing classroom management Attend faculty meetings, professional development workshops and ongoing instructional meetings as required ACADEMIC AND CLINICAL QUALIFICATIONS: MSN or BSN with Masters required Current, unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse 5+ years clinical nursing experience required Previous teaching/training experience preferred Excellent interpersonal communication, presentation and leadership skills Travel required- lead time, locations and dates will be determined based on business needs and availability WHY SHOULD YOU BE INTERESTED? Competitive hourly teaching rates start at $50/hr All costs directly associated with travel are paid for by Kaplan Paid Training and Preparation Time Pay Increases Free/discounted Kaplan courses for qualifying employees or their family members under Kaplan's Gift of Knowledge Program including Purdue Global's DNP program Ready to join our team? Apply today! We have hundreds of eager students waiting to get started. Location Remote/Nationwide, USA Additional Locations Employee Type Employee Job Functional Area Instructors Business Unit 00092 Kaplan Health Diversity & Inclusion Statement: Kaplan is committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, nationality, or sex. We believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our ability to serve our students, customers, and communities. Learn more about our culture here. Kaplan considers qualified applicants for employment even if applicants have an arrest or conviction in their background check records. Kaplan complies with related background check regulations, including but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. There are various positions where certain convictions may disqualify applicants, such as those positions requiring interaction with minors, financial records, or other sensitive and/or confidential information. Kaplan is a drug-free workplace and complies with applicable laws. Kaplan, Inc. is a global educational services company, with about 10,000 employees and operations in 26 countries. We serve 1.2 million students each year and partner with about 4,000 educational institutions and 13,000 corporations across the world. Kaplan is the largest subsidiary of Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC). Across its 85-year history, first as a pioneer of the test prep industry, then as an early online education leader, and now as a global education provider, Kaplan has been recognized for expanding educational access and improving student outcomes through innovative uses of technology, instructional design, and learning science. We’ve been recognized as a Top Workplace for Innovators and Brands That Matter (Fast Company); and as one of America’s Top 100 employers (Forbes). Kaplan’s US-based businesses provide individuals, educational institutions, businesses and governments a broad array of services, supporting our students and partners to meet their diverse and evolving needs throughout their educational and professional journeys. Among the services provided are test preparation, coaching and advising, performance training, industry credentialing, and university support services, online enablement, analytics, and marketing. The test preparation and professional products are offered in the market under our brand names such as Kaplan, Kaplan Financial Education, Kaplan Schweser, PPI, College for Financial Planning, and Manhattan Prep. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL, employees who support Kaplan’s North America division work primarily remotely across the US and in our corporate campus in Bengaluru, India. California Worker Privacy Statement Questions? Please contact us at knarecruiting@kaplan.com.

Requirements

Requires a BSN with a Master's degree and a current, unencumbered Registered Nurse license. Candidates must have at least 5 years of clinical nursing experience and a willingness to travel.

  • bachelor degree
  • postgraduate degree
  • Mentoring
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Leadership
  • Presentation Skills
  • Classroom Management
  • Clinical Nursing
  • NCLEX Preparation
  • Instructional Facilitation

Benefits

  • Paid Training
  • Travel Costs Covered
  • Paid Preparation Time
  • Free or Discounted Kaplan Courses
  • Access to Purdue Global DNP Program

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
Remote Ok
Experience
5-10 yrs
Salary
$50 - $50/hr
Location
Illinois
Posted
Jul 16, 2026
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Kaplan

Kaplan is a global educational services company that provides individuals, universities, and businesses with a diverse array of services, including higher and professional education, test preparation, language training, corporate and leadership training, and student recruitment,...

Salary listed on 102 jobs
IndustryEducation Administration Programs
TypeEducational
Size10,001+ employees
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