Travel Nurse RN - Wound/Ostomy - $2,600 to $2,800 per week in Fort Defiance, AZ

Registered Nurse (RN) | Wound/Ostomy
Location: Fort Defiance, AZ
Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Pay: $2,600 to $2,800 per week
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with United Health Care Staffing, Inc. to find a qualified Wound/Ostomy RN in Fort Defiance, Arizona, 86504!

Registered Nurse – Wound Care | Fort Defiance, AZ | 13 Weeks Contract

Great wound care takes more than following a checklist—it takes clinical judgment, patience, precision, and a whole lot of compassion. We’re seeking an experienced Registered Nurse – Wound Care to join a patient-focused healthcare team in Fort Defiance, AZ.

If you’re passionate about helping patients heal, preventing complications, and turning challenging wounds into recovery stories, this opportunity could be your next great assignment.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse – Wound Care
• Location: Fort Defiance, AZ
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• Shift: Day Shift
• Schedule: 5×8
• Experience Required: 2 Years
• Weekly Pay: $2,600 to $2,800

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assess, evaluate, and document acute and chronic wounds, pressure injuries, surgical wounds, ulcers, and other skin integrity concerns
• Develop and implement individualized wound care plans in collaboration with physicians and the multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Perform wound cleansing, dressing changes, debridement assistance, and other prescribed wound treatments within scope of practice
• Monitor wounds for signs of infection, deterioration, delayed healing, or other complications
• Recommend appropriate wound care products, dressings, and treatment approaches based on patient condition and established protocols
• Monitor and document wound healing progress through accurate measurements, assessments, and photographs when permitted
• Educate patients and caregivers on wound care techniques, nutrition, pressure injury prevention, and skin protection
• Assist with pressure injury prevention and skin integrity programs
• Collaborate with physicians, dietitians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Follow infection prevention, patient safety, OSHA, and facility wound care protocols
• Participate in care conferences, quality improvement initiatives, and wound prevention programs
• Advocate for patients and ensure compassionate, respectful, and culturally sensitive care

Qualifications

• Active Arizona Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Minimum 2 years of recent Wound Care nursing experience
• Current BLS Certification required
• Wound Care certification such as WCC, CWCN, CWOCN, or equivalent preferred
• Strong knowledge of wound assessment, staging, treatment, and prevention
• Experience with pressure injuries, diabetic wounds, venous and arterial ulcers, and surgical wounds
• Knowledge of infection prevention and evidence-based wound management practices
• Experience using electronic medical records (EMR)
• Excellent assessment, communication, documentation, and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary team
• Strong commitment to patient dignity, safety, and quality outcomes

About United Health Care Staffing, Inc.

"Better Pay" and "Zero Headaches" and Ready to love your scrubs again?

At United Health Care Staffing, we don’t just fill shifts; we fulfill bucket lists. Since 2004, we’ve been the ultimate career wingman for nurses, therapists, and allied health pros who crave better pay, real flexibility, and zero administrative headaches.

We believe you are a human, not just a headcount. Whether you are chasing travel adventures across the U.S. or seeking the perfect local placement, we handle the gritty logistics so you can focus on saving lives (and actually enjoying your days off).

Join the team where "Heart meets Tech"—and get the VIP career treatment you deserve.

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