Travel RN - Med/Surg - Wound/Ostomy Care

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x7.5hrs
• Hours: 37.5 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Wound/Ostomy Care position requiring proficiency in pressure injury assessment and management in an acute/critical care setting.

Details

• Day shift schedule: 5x7.5-hour shifts, 7:00–15:00
• Work in a dedicated Wound Care unit within a hospital setting
• Patient population includes ICU patients with complex conditions such as open heart surgery, heart and lung transplant cases
• Primary focus is on pressure injury prevention, reduction, assessment, staging, and treatment
• Involves interfacing with patients' primary nurses and/or educators to validate staging, assessments, documentation, and treatments
• Responsible for maintaining an Excel spreadsheet to track key metrics for each patient with a pressure injury (e.g., staging, hospital-acquired vs. present on admission)
• Charts using Epic EMR
• Shift end times may flex based on documentation needs, admits/discharges, and staffing requirements

Requirements

• Active NJ or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification required
• WCN or WOCN certification highly preferred but not required
• Proficiency in pressure injury assessment, management, and treatment required
• Experience in acute care and/or critical care settings required
• Proficiency with Epic EMR
• SSN and DOB required for consideration
• Two current professional references required
• Copies of certifications required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted
• Former RWJBH staff (full-time or PRN) must have been separated from the RWJBH health system for a minimum of 1 year before being eligible for a travel assignment
• RTO and schedule requests should be confirmed and documented prior to submission