ICU Wound Care Nurse
Newark, NJ
Revolution Healthcare Services
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Start Date: June 8, 2026
Location: Newark, New Jersey
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour shifts; every other weekend required; must work 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 holidays per unit needs; flexibility required for end-of-shift time based on documentation and patient care needs

Highlights:

• Provide specialized wound care for ICU patients, including open heart surgery and heart and lung transplant cases in an acute care/critical care setting
• Focus on pressure injury prevention and management; interface with primary nurses and educators to validate staging, assessments, and treatment plans
• Participate in wound rounds and prevalence studies; maintain detailed Excel spreadsheets tracking key metrics such as staging and hospital-acquired vs. present-on-admission status
• Work with EPIC charting system in a 665-bed acute care teaching hospital offering advanced quaternary services
• First-time travelers accepted; locals welcome at the same rate
• Call-off policy allows facility to call off 1 shift per 2 weeks

Requirements:

• Active New Jersey or Compact RN license required at time of submission
• BLS certification required
• CWCN or WOCN certification required (Wound Care certification is mandatory)
• Minimum 1 year of experience in wound, ostomy, and continence care
• Previous charge experience required
• EPIC charting experience required
• Proficiency in wound treatments and dressings including VAC therapy, alginates, foams, hydrocolloids, hydrogels, mechanical debridement, and silver products
• Expertise in Braden scale assessment, wound staging (I-IV), neuropathic and venous ulcer management
• Experience with colostomy/ileostomy care and management, continence devices, and catheter management
• Strong skills in patient/family teaching, infection control, and isolation precautions

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

Join a nationally recognized teaching hospital that ranks among the top 10 heart transplant centers in the nation and serves as a leader in advanced cardiac care, cancer treatment, and robotic surgery. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes by identifying opportunities to reduce and prevent pressure injuries while working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team in a cutting-edge critical care environment. Your expertise will directly contribute to quality improvement initiatives and data-driven care strategies that elevate the standard of wound care across the organization.