ICU Wound Care RN
Newark, NJ
Access Healthcare
5x7 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Wound Care Registered Nurse

Location: Newark, New Jersey
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
• Must be a Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse (WOCN) or Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Proficient in pressure injury assessment, management, and treatment
• Responsibilities include:

  • Addressing and preventing pressure injuries
  • Collaborating with primary nurses and educators
  • Validating staging, assessments, documentation, and treatments of pressure injuries
  • Maintaining documentation in Excel for key patient metrics (e.g., staging, hospital-acquired vs. present on admission)
• Patient care in ICU setting, including open heart surgery, heart and lung transplant cases
• Must be proficient in acute care/critical care environment
• Flexible with end-of-shift times based on documentation, admissions/discharges, and staffing needs
• Suitable for first-time travelers and local candidates

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Jersey
• Wound Care experience within the last year (minimum 1 year)
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• IV Certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience in an acute care setting
• Proficiency in an acute care/critical care setting (ICU), including care for patients in ICU with open heart surgery and heart and lung transplant cases

Certifications & Competencies Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA required; RQI and instructor cards acceptable
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for all adult critical care units including ICU, ED, MS/Telemetry, PCU, L&D; preferred for Behavioral Health
• NIH Stroke Certification: Required for adult critical care specialties, ED, Telemetry, MS/Tele, Cath Lab, and Labor & Delivery units; must be updated annually
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Required for all RNs; must be completed within 72 hours of signing and within 12 months of start
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam: Required for adult critical care units, ED, MS/Telemetry, Telemetry, PCU, Observation Units, IMC, Step-Down, PACU, Cath Lab, Educators
• IV Certification: Required for all RNs except those in OR specialties; must be on file by 6/1/2026
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication): Pharmacology and Basic EKG exams required for clinical staff in specified units; candidates have 3 attempts to pass
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB): Required for ER, Pediatric ER, and Behavioral Health RNs; certification through Iron Temple with online and in-person portions
• Other Certifications: Depending on unit assignment, additional certifications such as PALS, NRP, CHEMO, EFM may be required (verify with program coordinator)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes
• Physical exam within the past 12 months confirming clearance to perform job duties and free of communicable disease
• Drug screen within 30 days of start (10-panel minimum)
• Influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Respirator medical clearance and fit testing prior to start (mandatory on-site fit test)
• Latex allergy screening questionnaire if job tasks require glove use
• Color blindness exam if job tasks require color discrimination
• Annual education sign-off and safety manual acknowledgment

Background & Documentation

• Criminal background check within 30 days of start, including alias and multi-level searches
• Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history
• Work history verification for New Jersey candidates (minimum 1 year prior to start, allowing 30-day gaps)
• Two professional references within the last 2 years, including at least one managerial reference
• Various facility-specific attestations and acknowledgments required prior to start

Additional Information

• Must be flexible with shift end times due to patient care needs and staffing
• Documentation and compliance with all required certifications and health screenings are mandatory for clearance and continued assignment
• First-time travel nurses and local candidates are welcome

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