Inpatient Wound/Ostomy RN
State College, PA
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs
$2,660/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Travel Wound Care Registered Nurse opportunity in State College, PA 16801. Join a collaborative care team and use your Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing expertise to support skin prevention, wound management, ostomy care, and continence care in a welcoming Central Pennsylvania community.
Job Details
- Position: Travel Wound Care Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Job
- Setting: Ostomy / Wound Care
- Location: State College, PA 16801
- Start Date: 9/4/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, day shift
- Shift Duration: 8-hour days
- Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,370 - $2,500
- Call: No call required
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Pennsylvania
- Wound Ostomy and Continence Nursing board certification
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
- Minimum of 3 years of full-time professional nursing experience with medical-surgical patients
- Completion of an accredited Registered Nurse degree program
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Professional, compassionate approach when working with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers
Responsibilities
- Serve as a clinical consultant to staff and patients regarding skin prevention, wound care, ostomy care, and continence needs
- Provide expert guidance to support best practices in wound and skin management
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to promote coordinated patient care
- Educate and support staff on wound prevention strategies, treatment approaches, and patient care techniques
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation and communicate patient needs clearly
- Demonstrate sound judgment, tact, and professionalism in all patient and team interactions
Apply now for this Travel Wound Care RN job in State College, Pennsylvania and join a team committed to high-quality patient care.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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About State College, PA
As a Travel Wound Care Nurse in State College, PA here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it relatively affordable.
- Wages may be slightly lower to match the cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 80-85°F and winter lows of 20-25°F.
- Short term rentals are available, and options can be found relatively easily, especially during non-peak times.
- Car friendliness with well-maintained roads and ample parking.
- Limited public transportation options.
- Diverse population due to the university, with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include seasonal allergies.
- State College is home to a large population of travel nurses due to the university and healthcare facilities.
- Numerous restaurants offering local fare, vibrant art and music scene, support for various sports due to the university, and abundant outdoor activities with nearby parks and mountains.
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