Wound Care Nurse
Baltimore, Maryland
University of Maryland Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Wound Care Nurse (Registered Nurse)

Location

• Baltimore, Maryland

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Start Date

• June 8, 2026, or ASAP

Schedule

• Day shift, Monday to Friday
• Standard: 5 days x 8 hours (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
• Alternative: 4 days x 10 hours (7:00 AM – 5:30 PM) may be considered
• Holidays required as scheduled
• No weekends or on-call required
• Floating within specialty to downtown campus may be required

Patient Population & Unit Details

• Patient age range: All age groups
• Average census: ~15 patients per day
• Patient diagnoses: Pressure injuries, chronic/acute wounds, ostomies
• Work involves wound care team rounds on 4 to 5 units daily

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maryland
• Minimum 1 year of wound care experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• I-9 attestation and E-Verify compliance
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, education verification, and state-specific exclusions
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start (instant tests not accepted)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (specific mask models accepted)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (if working with children)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or 2 vaccines/boosters)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination; series not accepted)
  • Varicella (positive titer or 2 vaccines/boosters)
  • Flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption required for 2025-26 season
• TB testing: Negative QGOLD or TSPOT within 1 year, or 2-step PPD as applicable; must be updated annually
• COVID vaccine not required for this location but documentation collected for tracking
• 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

Competency Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (score 80%+)
• Age-specific competency exam (score 80%+)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (score 80%+)
• Color blindness testing (required for clinical roles)

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Passport-style photo with solid white or beige background for badge
• Confidentiality agreement and standards of conduct must be signed prior to start
• Badge ID application and other onboarding paperwork must be completed timely
• Epic Portfolio Training Test Out form may be applicable for experienced Epic users

This position offers a focused wound care nursing role on a day shift schedule with a supportive team environment and a variety of patient diagnoses related to wounds and ostomies. It is suitable for RNs with wound care certification or those interested in specializing in this area.