Travel ICU Wound Care Nurse - $2,826 per week

ARMStaffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Wound Care for a travel nursing job in Newark, New Jersey.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Wound Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/22/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Wound Care Nurse - ICU

Location

New Jersey

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Day shift, 5x7.5 hours (07:00 - 15:00). Must be flexible with end-of-shift time.

Job Description

The Wound Care Nurse will provide specialized care for ICU patients, focusing on managing and treating various types of wounds, including pressure injuries. This role requires maintaining an Excel spreadsheet to document key metrics for each patient with a pressure injury and participating in wound rounds and prevalence studies.

Responsibilities

• Administer wound treatments and dressings, including alginates, foams, hydrocolloids, and VAC therapy.
• Conduct wick/ulcer assessment and management, including staging and prevention risk assessment.
• Implement infection control and isolation precautions as necessary.
• Educate patients and families on wound care and management.
• Document and assess wound-related data and patient care metrics.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to address patient needs effectively.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Active New Jersey or Compact nursing license at the time of submission.
• Current BLS certification and Wound Care Certification (CWCN or WOCN).
• Minimum of one year of experience in wound care, specifically in an acute care or critical care setting.
• Experience with colostomy/ileostomy management and various wound treatment methods.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!

ARMStaffing Job ID #36717989. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:Wound Care,07:00:00-15:00:00

About ARMStaffing

Allied Resources Medical Staffing (ARMStaffing) places the most qualified medical professionals in the industry, including: local and travel contract, temp-to-perm, per diem, and direct-hire personnel. 

As a leader in medical staffing, we cover every segment of the healthcare market and take pride in our ability to exceed our clients' expectations. We accomplish this through our total dedication to our clients and field associates, our over 15 years of experience, a strong and diverse poor of medical professionals, and the high level of loyalty of our internal staff.

We also make it a point to develop and maintain close relationships with staffing and office managers to ensure clear communication and proper placements based on the client's criteria. This allows us to tailor our services to best suit the staffing needs of our clients, while placing our employees in positions that match their abilities and preferences. 

Our goal is to offer unparalleled service to our valued healthcare clients, regardless of facility size or location, and to maintain a top-notch workforce of qualified, dedicated and medical professionals. 

The Experts in Healthcare Recruiting

• Local and travel contracts
• Temp-to-perm employment
• Direct-hire personnel
• Per Diem
• Staffing for every segment of the healthcare industry including, RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, and Allied Health Professionals
• Long-term contracts, block scheduling and per diem staffing options
• 24-Hour customer service and on-call support 365 days a year
• Full-time, registered nurse on staff to provide screening, background, and reference checks
• Long-term and temporary career options with outstanding employee benefits
• Medical Benefits
• Company-matched 401K