Travel Nurse RN - Wound Care
Fort Defiance, AZ
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Travel Wound Care Registered Nurse (RN) opportunity in Fort Defiance, AZ — 13-week travel nursing assignment requiring Wound Care Certification and 3+ years' wound care experience. Join a dedicated wound care team serving the Navajo Nation.

Join a dedicated healthcare team in Fort Defiance, Arizona, as a Wound Care RN! This 13-week travel nursing opportunity lets you make a meaningful impact in a vibrant community surrounded by the stunning landscapes of the Navajo Nation. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and rich cultural heritage of Fort Defiance while advancing your wound care nursing career and gaining experience as a travel nurse in Arizona.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,500 - $2,630
• Location: Fort Defiance, AZ 86504 (Navajo Nation) — Arizona travel nursing
• Setting: Wound Care Unit / Clinical Wound Care
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (April 7, 2026 – July 7, 2026)
• Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (No holidays or weekends)
• Hours per Week: 40 (Guaranteed: 36)
• Employment Type: Travel — Travel Nurse / Travel RN / Wound Care RN

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Mandatory Wound Care Certification (WCC or equivalent) — required for Wound Care RN roles
• Minimum 3 years of wound care nursing experience, including pressure ulcer and chronic wound management
• Active RN license (Arizona RN licensure or compact license as applicable)
• American Heart Association BLS required; ACLS preferred
• Experience with ostomy care, fistula management, and advanced wound assessment
• Ability to float to other departments as needed; collaborative team player

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients with acute and chronic wounds, pressure ulcers, ostomies, draining wounds, and fistulas
• Provide comprehensive wound and ostomy care, including patient and family education on supplies, equipment, and self-care
• Perform advanced wound assessments, dressing selection, wound debridement techniques, and recommend treatment plans
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (physicians, nutrition, PT/OT, social work) to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Document wound care assessments, treatment plans, and patient progress accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Participate in orientation and float to other departments as qualified; support quality improvement and wound care protocols

Why Join This Travel Nursing Opportunity

• Gain specialized wound care and ostomy nursing experience in a community-focused setting
• Competitive weekly pay for travel RNs and no weekend or holiday shifts
• Work within the Navajo Nation community and experience Arizona nursing jobs with a scenic, welcoming location
• Collaborative interdisciplinary team and opportunities to expand clinical wound care skills

Experience the beauty and tranquility of Fort Defiance, AZ while delivering high-quality wound care as a Travel Wound Care RN. Apply now to join our healthcare team and advance your travel nursing career in Arizona — submit your application today to be considered for this rewarding wound care nursing assignment!

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