Wound Care RN
Rhinelander, WI
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Travel Wound Care Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Rhinelander, Wisconsin

Travel Wound Care Registered Nurse (RN) needed in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, for an outpatient procedural department and collaborative 13-week nursing assignment. Bring your specialized wound care expertise to help patients achieve meaningful healing outcomes through evidence-based treatment and compassionate education. This travel nursing job offers predictable daytime scheduling and the opportunity to support both outpatient and inpatient wound care needs in Wisconsin’s scenic Northwoods region, known for its lakes, forests, and abundant outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,320–$2,440
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Schedule: Day shift, four days per week; generally 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Shift Duration: 8-hour days
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend and Holiday Requirements: No weekends or holidays
• Call Expectations: May be placed on call during low census; callback minimum is 2 hours
• Patient Volume: Approximately 8–9 visits per RN per day with CNA support
• Potential Float: An affiliated wound clinic in nearby Woodruff, Wisconsin

Wound Care Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Wisconsin or compact Registered Nurse (RN) license
• At least 2 years of wound care nursing experience, or wound care certification demonstrating equivalent expertise
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate Degree in Nursing or an approved nursing certificate
• Prior wound and ostomy care experience strongly preferred
• Wound and ostomy certification preferred
• Experience with Epic electronic medical record documentation required
• Ability to wear appropriate scrubs and closed-toe shoes; artificial nails and nail polish are not permitted

Wound Care RN Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized wound care based on established plans of care developed by the advanced practice provider
• Perform topical wound care, compression wrapping, and wound VAC management
• Provide total contact casting and conservative sharp wound debridement as appropriate to scope and competency
• Complete ostomy pouching system changes and treat peristomal skin breakdown
• Conduct outpatient wound care visits and assist with inpatient and emergency department consultations
• Assess wound progression, identify changes in patient condition, and communicate findings to the care team
• Educate patients and caregivers on wound care techniques, skin protection, compression, and ostomy management
• Document assessments, interventions, patient education, and outcomes accurately in Epic
• Collaborate with providers, CNAs, and interdisciplinary team members to promote safe, coordinated patient care

Apply now to join this Wisconsin travel nursing opportunity and support high-quality wound and ostomy care in Rhinelander’s Northwoods community.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We 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.