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Travel Nurse (RN) - Wound / Ostomy Care
$3,407/wk
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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.
Additional Details:
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.
Must have NYS Nursing License Registration and NYS Copy of Physical License/Diploma for submission.
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.
Individual Professional Liability coverage is mandatory for assignment duration (Only individual malpractice insurance is accepted by the facility).
Overtime not allowed at NYCHH facilities (requires written manager approval in rare cases).
Required Skills/Experience: Two (2) years of Med/Surg experience.
Wound and Colostomy experience
Required Credentials: Associates Degree (ASN, ADN) from an accreditated Nursing Program.
Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (CWOCN) issued by the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB). -Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON) issued by the WOCNCB. -Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN) issued by the WOCNCB. -Certified Wound Specialist (CWS) issued by the American Board of Wound Management (ABWM). -Wound Care Certified Certification (WCC) issued by the National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy (NAWCO).
Wound/Ostomy Care Nurse Job Responsibilities and Salary
Certified Wound/Ostomy Care nurses are Registered Nurses with a BSN who undergo specialized training in wound and ostomy care. These nurses are responsible for teaching the patient how to care for their wound, ostomy, or fistula and for troubleshooting complicated cases. Wound/Ostomy Care nurses collaborate with physicians and members of the healthcare team to achieve better patient outcomes. Nurses who specialize in wound and ostomy care are excellent resources and typically enjoy one-on-one patient care. The average annual salary in the United States for a Wound/Ostomy Care nurse is $83,000.
Wound/Ostomy Care Travel Nurse Jobs
Wound/Ostomy Care nurses work in hospitals, clinics, home health, and as consultants. They provide care and instruction for patients who have wounds, fistulas, and ostomies such as ileostomies or urostomies. Wound/Ostomy Care nurses may manage acute or chronic wounds. Job descriptions for these nurses require the need for critical thinking skills, patient education, and collaboration within the healthcare team. Do you have Wound or Ostomy Care experience? Apply today and land your dream travel nurse job.
