Travel Registered Nurse Wound Care Job

Overview
Registered Nurse – Wound Care in a short-term acute care setting. Fort Defiance, Arizona, United States. Start date 09/08/2026 for a 13-week travel assignment. Weekly pay range is $2,560–$2,730 per week, with guaranteed hours of 36 per week. Shift: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The assignment focuses on wound care and ostomy care within a short-term acute care environment.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,560–$2,730 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (no holidays or weekends)
- Start date: 09/08/2026
- Setting: Short-term acute care hospital with wound care focus

Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, and implement care for patients with ostomies, draining wounds, fistulas, pressure ulcers, and other acute or chronic wounds.
- Provide comprehensive wound care, including treatment planning, dressing selection, and ongoing evaluation of healing progress.
- Educate patients and families on wound and ostomy care, supplies, and equipment to support home or continued care.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes and ensure safe, evidence-based practice.
- Document assessments, care plans, and progress in the medical record; adhere to infection control and documentation standards.

Requirements
- Wound Care Certification required; minimum 3 years of wound care experience
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- ACLS certification preferred
- Experience in acute care wound and ostomy care; ability to work in a fast-paced, Friday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule with no holidays or weekends

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the travel engagement
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support to assist with onboarding and logistics
- Credentialing assistance and ongoing clinical support
- Access to resources for ongoing professional development and patient care guidance

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PAY DISCLAIMER
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

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We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
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Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

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