Travel Nurse (RN) - Wound / Ostomy Care

If you've previously worked at an NYCHH facility, please update your employment dates on your profile and contact your Advocate with your NYCHH supervisor's name to speed up your application. This information is necessary for your submission.

Overtime not allowed at NYCHH facilities (requires written manager approval in rare cases).

Clinician must complete Additional skills section of resume with detailed description of patient pops and procedures worked for each work history.

Required Skills/Experience:
Two (2) years of Med/Surg experience required.
Colostomy experience required.
Required Credentials:
Associates Degree (ASN, ADN) from an accreditated Nursing Program.
Must have NYS Nursing License Registration and NYS Copy of Physical License/Diploma for submission.
Individual Professional Liability coverage is mandatory for assignment duration (Only individual malpractice insurance is accepted by the facility).
Special Requests:
All time off and special requests should be discussed directly with managers upon arrival (no pre-approval).
Clinicians must start assignments within 30 days of receiving an offer.
Unit Details:
Conducts health assessment interviews and focused physical assessments for wound, ostomy, and continence-related care; develops plans of care based on diagnosis and individual client needs.
Recommends medications and treatments as appropriate.
Assesses and documents patient response to wound care, ostomy, continence, fistula, and complex wound treatments.
Evaluates the quality and delivery of care provided by clinical staff on the unit.
Provides patient, family, and staff education on preventing complications related to ostomies, wounds, and continence problems.
Provides and evaluates staff education programs, including new-employee orientation, in-services, and continuing education.
Assesses patients at risk for pressure injuries and initiates preventive measures.
Assists with selecting supplies, technology, and equipment, including specialty beds and negative pressure devices; the role includes asset management for rented equipment.
Participates in unit/department and hospital-wide quality improvement activities, including incidence and prevalence studies and nursing quality.

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

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