Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse
Baltimore, Maryland
University of Maryland Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse - WOCN)

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks
Start Date: January 26, 2026
Shift: Days, Monday to Friday, 5x8 hours (08:00 - 16:30)
Schedule: Block schedule, no weekends required, holidays as scheduled
Floating: May be required to float within the specialty to midtown campus if needed

Job Description

• Role: Inpatient Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (WOCN)
• Patient Age Range: All age groups
• Average Patient Census: ~15 per day
• Patient Diagnoses: Pressure injuries, chronic/acute wounds, ostomies
• Team: Wound care team rounds on 4 to 5 units daily

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (WOCN)
• Minimum Years of Experience: 1 year
• Prior travel experience: Not required (first-time travelers with strong skills/experience accepted)

Licenses & Certifications Required

• RN Maryland State License
• WCC (Wound Care Certification)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• WOCN certification preferred

Additional Certifications (as applicable)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)

Competency Exams (as applicable)

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
• Color Blind Testing Online
• Competency Exam relevant to profession/specialty
• Age Specific Competency Exam
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam

Facility & Uniform Guidelines

• Uniform color: Navy blue (pink for trauma assignments)
• Pediatric department: Navy blue scrub pants with child-friendly tops
• Short sleeve under scrubs: White; long sleeve: Navy (pink if wearing pink)
• Business casual allowed in GOR department or case management (no jeans, no open-toe shoes, no sleeveless tops, no shorts)

Health & Background Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (including Latex Screen)
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (required for units working with children)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (updated annually)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (positive titer or 2 vaccines/boosters)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination; series not accepted)
• Negative drug screen (9 or 10 panel depending on facility) within 30 days prior to start
• Flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 6 - Mar 31)
• COVID vaccine: Not required for this location, but documentation collected for tracking

Background Checks & Documentation

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education verification for highest level of education
• Maryland State Exclusions List check within 30 days of start
• Two supervisory references within 1 year of start
• Employment application/resume completed within 30 days of start
• Verification of previous 5 years of employment history

Additional Notes

• Candidates must sign confidentiality agreement, dress code acknowledgment, and job description prior to start
• Photo for badge required (passport style, white/beige background)
• Portfolio Epic Training Test Out Form may be applicable for Epic users
• TB Questionnaire required within 2 weeks prior to start if positive TB result
• Some specialty-specific questionnaires (e.g., Latex Allergy Questionnaire) must be completed

This position offers a structured day shift schedule with a focus on wound care nursing in a multidisciplinary team environment. It is suitable for RNs with at least 1 year of experience in wound care, including first-time travel nurses with strong skills.