Registered Nurse Wound Care - RNWC 25-27308

Job Title: Registered Nurse – Wound Care
Location: New York, NY
Duration: 13 Weeks (Contract, Extendable)
Shift: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM EST

Compensation:

• Travel Rate: $3,680/week (includes stipend)

• Local Rate: $3,200/week

Required Credentials:

• Active RN license in New York

• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

• Wound Care Certification

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct health assessments and physical evaluations specific to wound, ostomy, and continence care

• Create and revise personalized care plans based on patient conditions

• Recommend treatments, medications, and interventions as appropriate

• Monitor and document patient progress for complex wounds and continence concerns

• Evaluate effectiveness and quality of care provided by clinical staff

• Coordinate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams and refer to specialists as needed

• Educate patients and families on wound prevention and self-care strategies

• Deliver staff education programs, including onboarding and continuing education

• Perform pressure injury risk assessments and initiate preventive care protocols

• Communicate concerns or ethical challenges to appropriate leadership

• Collaborate with nursing leadership to implement best practices based on evidence

• Participate in unit- and hospital-level quality improvement initiatives

• Provide culturally sensitive care in line with patient backgrounds and preferences

• Ensure strict compliance with HIPAA and patient confidentiality policies

• Maintain clinical competencies through ongoing education and professional standards

• Guide patients to community resources as part of care continuity

• Oversee the use and coordination of rented wound care equipment

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid New York RN License

• AHA-approved BLS Certification

• At least 2 years of Medical/Surgical nursing experience

• Prior experience in Wound and Colostomy care