A rotating control device (RCD) for use during a drilling operation includes a bearing assembly. The bearing assembly includes a bearing body. The bearing assembly also includes a bearing housing positioned around the bearing body. The bearing assembly also includes a load ring positioned around the bearing housing. The load ring includes a tapered surface. The bearing assembly also includes a seal positioned below the load ring. The RCD also includes a landing adapter positioned around the bearing housing, above he bearing housing, or both. The landing adapter is positioned above the seal and the load ring. The RCD also include an RCD housing positioned at least partially around the bearing assembly and the landing adapter. The bearing assembly and the landing adapter are configured to rotate with respect to the RCD housing.