Travel Nurse RN - Wound Care
Newport Beach, CA
Protouch Staffing
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

About ProTouch Staffing

ProTouch Staffing is a premier healthcare staffing agency in the USA, dedicated to connecting healthcare professionals with opportunities that align with their skills, experience, and career goals. We support hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and home healthcare organizations by providing temporary, permanent, and travel staffing solutions. Our commitment to personalized support helps healthcare professionals and employers succeed in today's evolving healthcare landscape.

RN Wound Ostomy Nurse - Local Contract | Newport Beach, CA | 13 Weeks

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Location: Newport Beach, CA 92660
Setting: Home Health & Hospice
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Position Type: Local Contract

Patient Coverage Area:

• South Orange County (South OC)

• Candidate must live within a 15-20 mile radius of the 92660 ZIP code

Mileage Reimbursement:

• $0.76 per mile for field visits

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday

• 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

• 40 hours per week

• No guaranteed hours

Must Have Requirements:

• Active California RN license

• Wound and Ostomy Certification required

• CWON Certification or ability to obtain prior to start

• Wound and ostomy care experience

• EPIC charting experience required

• Current BLS certification

• Reliable transportation required

Preferred Experience:

• Home Health experience preferred

Job Summary:

The Wound Ostomy Nurse functions as a clinical resource for patients and staff regarding ostomy care, continence disorders, acute and chronic wounds, skin breakdown, and fistula management. This role provides direct wound and ostomy care, patient and family education, and staff instruction.

The nurse assists with evaluating skin integrity, wound care products, and equipment while providing educational programs, in-services, and bedside teaching to support quality patient outcomes.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of four (4) years of clinical nursing experience

• Preferred: Two (2) years of wound and ostomy care experience

• Strong initiative and interpersonal skills

• Knowledge of infection control and patient safety protocols

• Effective oral and written communication skills

• Strong clinical knowledge, patient counseling skills, and professional judgment

• Ability to build trust and accountability in professional relationships

• Proficiency with technology and equipment related to wound and ostomy care

• Ability to travel for field visits

• Ability to demonstrate innovation and maintain customer satisfaction

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California, active and in good standing

• Wound and Ostomy Certification

• Current BLS Certification