Wound Care Registered Nurse
Goodwin Recruiting
Spearfish, SD

Wound Care Registered Nurse

We have an immediate opening for a Wound Care Registered Nurse. If you have experience assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive skin and wound care for patients including inpatient, outpatient, home health and long term care, apply now! We offer a competitive salary range of $70,000 to $110,000 and amazing benefits. RELOCATION TO BEAUTIFUL GILLETTE, WYOMING IS REQUIRED.

WOUND CARE REGISTERED NURSE BENEFITS:

• Health Insurance: 100% of premiums covered (medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life)
• Supplemental Insurance: Optional hospital, cancer, accident, and voluntary life coverage
• Retirement: Competitive company match, no waiting period
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO to support work-life balance
• Professional Development: Financial assistance for approved continuing education and training
• Relocation Assistance

WOUND CARE REGISTERED NURSE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILIITES:

• Perform comprehensive wound assessments, including pressure injuries, surgical wounds, diabetic ulcers, venous/arterial ulcers, and traumatic wounds.
• Develop and implement individualized wound care plans in collaboration with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Apply appropriate wound care treatments such as debridement, dressing changes, and negative pressure wound therapy.
• Monitor and document wound healing progression; update care plans and interventions as needed.
• Educate patients, families, and clinical staff on wound prevention, care techniques, and product use.
• Serve as a resource and consultant for nursing staff on advanced wound care protocols and products.
• Participate in wound care rounds, interdisciplinary case conferences, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Ensure adherence to infection control policies, safety procedures, and regulatory compliance standards.

WHAT DO YOU NEED?

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN preferred).
• Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.

Preferred:

• Wound Care Certification (e.g., WOCN, WCC, CWCN).

Experience

• 1–2 years of wound care or medical-surgical nursing experience preferred.
• Experience in emergency medicine or urgent care a plus but not required.
• Open to new graduates with strong clinical skills and interest in wound management.
• Experience or training in point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) and diagnostic radiography preferred.
• Knowledge of advanced airway management and procedural sedation desirable.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Solid understanding of wound care techniques, dressings, and products.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients and interdisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a clinical team environment.