Travel Nurse RN - Wound Care
Apple Valley, CA
GHR Healthcare - Travel
3x12 hrs

Travel Wound Care RN | Apple Valley, CA — WOCN-certified Registered Nurse needed for a 13-week travel nursing assignment; Epic charting experience preferred. Apply now for this travel nursing job in California.

Join a dedicated team as a Travel Wound Care RN in Apple Valley, California! Located in the scenic High Desert, Apple Valley offers tranquil suburban living, breathtaking mountain views, and easy access to outdoor adventures. Enjoy free onsite parking and a welcoming community while advancing your career in wound care nursing and making a meaningful impact in patient outcomes. This opportunity is ideal for travel nurses and wound care specialists seeking short-term acute care assignments in California medical centers.

Job Details

• Assignment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment (Travel RN / Travel Nurse)
• Location: Apple Valley, CA 92307 (High Desert, San Bernardino County) — California nursing jobs
• Facility: Acute Care Hospital (212 staffed beds)
• Unit: Wound Care RN – PPSMMC Nutrition Services
• Start Date: June 2, 2026
• End Date: September 1, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts (11:00 AM – 11:30 PM); block schedule Mon–Wed preferred; flexibility Mon–Sat (no Sundays)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,940 – $2,040 (competitive travel nurse pay)
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off once per two-week pay period
• Scrub Color: Navy blue for RNs
• Charting: Epic (highly preferred) — Epic charting experience a plus for wound care documentation
• Parking: Free onsite parking

Job Requirements

• Active California RN license (must be in hand prior to start) — Registered Nurse (RN)
• Minimum 2 years recent hospital experience in wound care (hard requirement) — wound care nurse experience required
• Wound Care Certification required (WOCN or equivalent wound care certification)
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• EPIC charting experience highly preferred (Epic experience benefits travel RNs)
• First-time travel nurses accepted with 5+ years of clinical experience
• LA Fire Card within the last 30 days required
• Ability to float to different units on the floor to treat wounds as needed (interdisciplinary collaboration)
• References: 2 required, covering at least 1 year within the last 3 years
• Must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• RTO must be included at time of submission

Responsibilities

• Provide expert wound care to adult and geriatric patients with surgical, chronic, or trauma wounds — Wound Care RN responsibilities
• Perform comprehensive wound assessments, staging, and develop individualized wound care plans
• Implement advanced wound therapies including wound VAC therapy, sharp and mechanical debridement, and pressure ulcer prevention/management
• Document wound assessments, treatments, and progress accurately in Epic (accurate clinical documentation)
• Educate patients, caregivers, and family members on wound care management and prevention strategies
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (physicians, PT/OT, nutrition, case management) to optimize patient outcomes
• Float as needed to provide wound care services across different units within the facility

Experience the beauty of Apple Valley while advancing your nursing career in a supportive, acute care environment. This travel wound care RN role is a great fit for skilled Registered Nurses, WOCN-certified clinicians, and travel nurses seeking short-term assignments in California. Apply now to be considered for this Travel Wound Care RN position and make a measurable difference in patient outcomes. Join our travel nursing team today!

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