Travel
Registered Nurse
Bronx, NY
Wound Care Nurse – 13-Week Travel Contract
Location: Bronx, NY
Schedule: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Duration: 13 weeks
Start Date: November 11, 2026
About the Role
The facility is seeking a Wound Care Nurse to join its interdisciplinary wound management team. You'll provide comprehensive assessments and evidence-based treatment for patients with acute and chronic wounds, including pressure injuries, surgical wounds, diabetic ulcers, and complex fistulas. This is a clinically rich role combining direct patient care with staff education and quality improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct focused wound and continence assessments; develop individualized care plans
- Perform wound care procedures: dressing changes, debridement, and application of advanced therapies
- Collaborate with physicians and the care team to optimize patient outcomes
- Educate patients, families, and nursing staff on wound prevention and best practices
- Monitor healing progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly
- Provide ostomy and continence care as needed
- Document assessments and treatments accurately
- Support quality improvement and prevalence studies related to wound care
- Identify and connect patients with appropriate community resources
Required Qualifications
- Active New York State RN license (primary source verification required)
- Associate degree in nursing (ADN) minimum; BSN preferred
- AHA BLS certification
- One of the following wound care certifications:
- CWOCN (Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse)
- CWON (Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse)
- CWCN (Certified Wound Care Nurse)
- CWS (Certified Wound Specialist)
- WCC (Wound Care Certified)
- 1+ years of wound care experience
- Experience with wound assessment, debridement, and advanced wound care modalities
What We're Looking For
A detail-oriented, compassionate RN who takes ownership of patient education and works effectively across disciplines. You'll thrive in a collaborative environment focused on evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.