Wound Care Registered Nurse
Charleston, SC
Bestica
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,093/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$847/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,246/week
Benefits
- Referral bonus
Description
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🩹 Registered Nurse – Wound Care
📍 Charleston, SC
🌟 Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Join a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma, academic teaching hospital known for its advanced wound care program and multidisciplinary approach. This role provides exposure to complex wound, ostomy, and skin integrity management across diverse patient populations in a high-acuity clinical environment.
📅 Assignment Details
- Duration: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Day Shift (5x8 | 07:30 AM – 4:00 PM)
- Weekend Requirement: None
- On-Call: Not required
- Floating: Yes, within scope to like units
- Charting System: Epic
🏥 Facility Overview
Teaching & Magnet Facility
- 865+ bed Level I Trauma Center
- Highly respected academic medical institution
- Strong interdisciplinary wound care services
- Facility-provided scrubs
- Parking available (night/weekend fee $20 one-time pass)
🧠 Unit Highlights
- Patient Population: Adult, Pediatric, Neonatal, Geriatric, Behavioral Health
- Daily Census: ~150 patients
- Average Visits/Day: ~8
- Advanced wound care, ostomy, and complex skin integrity cases
- NPWT (Wound Vac) and specialty wound management services
🩺 Required Experience
- Minimum 2 years Wound Care RN experience required
- Strong experience with:
- Wound vac (NPWT) therapy
- Pressure injury staging (I–IV)
- Ostomy care (colostomy, ileostomy, urostomy)
- Fistula and traumatic wound management
- Infection control and patient/family education
📜 Required Certifications
- BLS (AHA) – Required
- WOCN Certification – Required
- (Continence certification NOT required)
💡 Preferred Skills
- Pediatric wound care experience
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy exposure
- Advanced debridement techniques (enzymatic, electrical, mechanical)
- Skin substitutes and ABI assessments
- Ileal pouch and complex ostomy management
⚠️ Submission & Compliance Requirements
- 📍60-mile radius rule applies
- 🏡Local Rule: Facility prioritizes non-local candidates first
- Local candidates may be considered at a lower rate
- ⏱ All RTO must be submitted at time of submission
- ✔ First-time travelers accepted
- ✔ Guaranteed hours: Facility may cancel 1 shift per 2 weeks
- ✔ Epic experience required
🎯 Ideal Candidate Profile
We are seeking a WOCN-certified RN with strong independent clinical judgment, advanced wound care expertise, and comfort working in a fast-paced academic medical environment.
⭐ Why Nurses Choose this facility Wound Care
- Magnet + Level I Trauma teaching hospital
- Exposure to advanced wound care technologies
- Diverse, high-acuity patient population
- Strong interdisciplinary collaboration
- Opportunity to work in a nationally recognized health system
Employer
Bestica
6 nurses recommend working with Bestica
Pros
Right on time,on top your game, extremely caring . Promptly available when needed.
Cons
There are no cons!!
Recommends working with Bestica
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About Charleston, SC
As a Travel Wound Care Nurse in Charleston, SC here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Charleston is slightly higher than the national average.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs range from 85°F to 90°F, while winter lows range from 38°F to 42°F.
- Short term rentals are available but may require some effort to find due to high demand, especially during tourist seasons.
- Charleston is car-friendly, but traffic can be congested in certain areas.
- Public transportation options include buses and shuttles, but they may not cover all areas of the city.
- Charleston has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the pollen-rich environment and potential exposure to tropical diseases.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the city's popularity.
- Charleston offers a vibrant culinary scene with a variety of restaurants serving delicious southern flavors.
- It also has a rich arts and music culture, with frequent festivals and world-class galleries.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy activities like paddleboarding, kayaking, surfing, fishing, and golfing, as well as exploring the beautiful beaches and natural habitats.
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