Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse

Wound Care RN

Company: Fusion Medical Staffing

Location: Facility in Santa Clara, New Mexico

Job Details

Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a skilled Wound Care RN for a 13 week travel assignment in Santa Clara, New Mexico. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of patients while enjoying competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the support of a dedicated clinical team.

Required Qualifications:

• One year of recent experience as a Wound Care nurse
• Valid RN license in compliance with state regulations
• Current BLS Certification (AHA/ARC)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Other certifications and licenses may be required for this position

Summary:

The Wound Care Nurse is a specialized healthcare professional responsible for assessing, managing, and treating patients with acute and chronic wounds. This role involves developing individualized care plans, providing wound care treatments, educating patients and families, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to promote optimal healing and prevent complications.

Essential Work Functions:

• Perform comprehensive assessments of patients' wounds, including measuring wound dimensions, assessing tissue type, and evaluating signs of infection or delayed healing
• Create and execute individualized treatment plans for patients with acute and chronic wounds, pressure ulcers, surgical wounds, diabetic foot ulcers, and other conditions
• Provide education to patients and their families on wound prevention, proper wound care techniques, and strategies to promote healing
• Administer wound care treatments, including debridement, dressing changes, negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT), and application of advanced wound products
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure wound care aligns with overall treatment goals
• Provide wound care in a variety of environments, including hospitals, outpatient wound care clinics, long-term care facilities, home health settings, and rehabilitation centers, adapting care to the unique needs of each setting and patient population
• Accurately document wound assessments, treatments, progress, and patient education in the patient medical record
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of practice
• Adhere to hospital safety protocols, infection control guidelines, and regulatory standards

Required Essential Skills:

• Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills
• The ability to read, write, & communicate in the English language is required
• Ability to read/comprehend written instructions, follow verbal instructions, and proficiency in PC skills
• Physical Abilities - Remain in a stationary position, move about, move equipment (50-100lbs), pushing, pulling, bending
• Interpersonal Skills - To work effectively with a variety of personnel (professional and ancillary) to present a positive attitude and professionalism
• Technical/Motor Skills - Ability to grasp, fine manipulation, pushing/pulling and able to move about when assisting with procedures and/or using department equipment.
• Mental Requirements - Must be able to cope with frequent contact with the general public, customers, and meeting deadlines under pressure. Must be able to work under close supervision occasionally as well as working without assistance from other personnel. Must be able to contend with irregular activity schedules occasionally and continuous concentration to detail
• Sensory - Visual acuity, ability to effectively communicate.

Benefits Include:

• Highly competitive pay for travel professionals
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with first day coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO) after 1560 hours
• Life and Short-term disability offered
• 401(k) matching
• Aggressive Refer-a-friend Bonus Program
• 24/7 recruiter support
• Reimbursement for licensure and CEUs

Why Choose Fusion?

At Fusion Medical Staffing, our goal is to improve the lives of everyone we touch, and we're always looking for people like you to join our mission. Your passion for helping others deserves a partner just as committed to supporting you — that’s why we offer day one insurance, $0 copay for mental health services, scholarships and awards, exclusive discounts, and more. From your personal recruiter to our clinical and traveler experience teams, we’re here to guide and celebrate you along your journey. You take care of others; we take care of you.

Other Duties Disclaimer:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned. This job description is not a comprehensive list of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job and is subject to change at any time with or without notice.

Start your rewarding career as a Travel Wound Care Nurse with Fusion Medical Staffing and join our mission to improve lives. Apply now!

*Fusion is an EOE/E-Verify Employer #pb11