Wound and Ostomy Nurse
State College, PA
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Travel Wound Care RN opportunity in State College, PA - 13-week assignment focusing on wound, ostomy, and continence care.

Join a dedicated healthcare team in State College, Pennsylvania as a Wound Care Registered Nurse (RN). This 13-week travel RN assignment allows you to consult with staff and patients on skin prevention, wound assessment and management, ostomy (stoma) care, and continence needs. State College (Centre County) offers a vibrant community, parks, and a lively downtown—an excellent location for travel nursing and Pennsylvania nursing jobs.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250 – $2,370
• Location: State College, PA (Zip: 16801) — Travel RN / Travel Nurse opportunity
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (April 10, 2026 – July 10, 2026)
• Shift: Day Shift – 8 hours, Monday through Friday
• Hours per Week: 40
• Employment Type: Travel; Travel Nurse | Travel RN
• Unit: Ostomy, Wound Care | Wound Care Specialist / Ostomy Nurse

Job Requirements

• Completion of an accredited registered nurse (RN) degree program
• Minimum of 3 years full-time professional nursing experience with medical-surgical patients or equivalent clinical wound care experience
• Current and active Registered Nurse license in the State of Pennsylvania (PA RN)
• Board certification in wound, ostomy, and continence nursing (WOCN / CWOCN or equivalent Wound Care Certification)
• Current Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (American Heart Association)
• Proven skills in wound assessment, pressure injury staging, stoma care, and wound management
• Strong communication skills; ability to function as a team member and liaison between patients, families, and clinical staff
• Professionalism, tact, sensitivity, sound judgment, and emotional resilience when caring for acute and complex patients
• Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) documentation preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as a wound care consultant to staff and patients for skin prevention, wound assessment, treatment planning, ostomy (stoma) care, and continence management
• Perform comprehensive wound assessments, recommend evidence-based dressings and therapies, and monitor wound healing progress
• Provide bedside and formal education to patients, families, and staff on wound care best practices, stoma care, and continence management
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team including physicians, nurse practitioners, physical therapy, and nutrition to develop individualized care plans
• Document clinical findings, care plans, and outcomes accurately in the EMR and support quality improvement initiatives related to wound and ostomy care
• Promote harmonious communication, teamwork, and best-practice adherence within the unit
• Maintain professional boundaries and a high level of emotional tolerance while providing compassionate patient-centered care

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel Wound Care RN in State College, PA. Submit your resume and certifications to be considered for this rewarding travel nurse opportunity.

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