Travel Nurse RN - Wound/Ostomy - $2,740 to $2,940 per week in Silver Spring, MD

Registered Nurse (RN) | Wound/Ostomy
Location: Silver Spring, MD
Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Pay: $2,740 to $2,940 per week
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Registered Nurse – Wound Care | Silver Spring, MD | 13 Weeks Contract

Great wound care takes more than changing a dressing—it takes clinical judgment, patience, precision, and plenty of compassion. We’re seeking an experienced Registered Nurse – Wound Care to join a patient-focused healthcare team in Silver Spring, MD.

If you’re passionate about helping patients heal, preventing complications, and improving skin integrity and quality of life, this could be your next great assignment.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse – Wound Care
• Location: Silver Spring, MD
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• Shift: Day Shift
• Schedule: 5×8
• Experience Required: 2 Year
• Weekly Pay: $2,740 to $2,940

Roles and Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments of acute and chronic wounds, pressure injuries, ulcers, surgical wounds, 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, and other prescribed wound treatments within scope of practice
• Monitor wounds for signs of infection, deterioration, delayed healing, and other complications
• Measure and document wound characteristics, including size, depth, drainage, tissue type, and surrounding skin condition
• Select and apply appropriate wound care products and dressings according to patient needs and established protocols
• Educate patients and caregivers on wound care, skin protection, pressure injury prevention, nutrition, and treatment plans
• Participate in 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)
• Participate in care conferences and quality improvement initiatives related to wound management
• Follow infection prevention, patient safety, OSHA, HIPAA, and facility protocols
• Advocate for patients while providing compassionate, respectful, and patient-centered care

Qualifications

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