Wound Care RN
Crescent City, CA
Cross Country Nurses
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,900/weekOverview
- Start Date12/14/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care49 beds
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Registered Nurse (RN), Wound Care. This role provides specialized skin and wound management for adult and geriatric patients in an outpatient clinical setting. Responsibilities include patient assessment, individualized care planning, patient and family education, interdisciplinary coordination, and transitions of care.
Job Details
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, day shift, 8-hour shifts from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, 40 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications:
- Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Wound Care Certified (WCC) certification
- WOCN certification
- Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience
- Previous charge experience
- Experience with Epic charting
- Community hospital experience
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Long-term acute care experience
- Level I or Level II trauma experience
- Additional Information:
- Provides direct skin and wound management, including assessment, treatment, prevention, and follow-up care.
- Develops and coordinates interdisciplinary plans of care that address psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
- Maintains effective communication with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
- Typical workload is approximately 810 patients per day, with one patient scheduled every 30 minutes.
- Patient population includes adults and geriatric patients.
- Relevant clinical skills include ostomy care, wound assessment and management, debridement, pressure ulcer care, wound vacuum therapy, infection control, skin integrity assessment, and patient and family education.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Facility
Sutter Coast Hospital
2 nurses recommend working with Sutter Coast Hospital
Pros
Very helpful and friendly nurses
Cons
Affordable cost of living and good nurse patient ratio
- Short Term Acute Care
- 49 beds
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
12 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
Pros
The Best most responsive recruiter at cross country. Could give 6. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ stars
Cons
None
Recommends working with Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
About Crescent City, CA
As a Travel Wound Care Nurse in Crescent City, CA here's what you should know:- Crescent City's cost of living is slightly higher than the national average.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 64°F, and winter lows are around 41°F.
- Short term rentals may be limited, but options are available.
- It may require some effort to find suitable furnished housing.
- Crescent City is car-friendly due to its smaller size, but public transportation options are limited.
- The population is relatively diverse, with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include respiratory conditions due to the coastal location.
- There is a small population of travel nurses.
- Crescent City offers a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, fishing, and beachcombing.
- There are also some local restaurants and opportunities to enjoy art and music events.
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