Wound Care Nurse
Newark, New Jersey
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Wound Care Nurse (Registered Nurse)

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

Job Description

• Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
• Focus on pressure injury assessments, management, and treatment
• Proficient in acute care/critical care settings, including ICU patients with open heart surgery, heart and lung transplants
• Responsibilities include validating staging, assessments, documentation, and treatments for pressure injuries
• Collaborate with primary nurses and educators
• Maintain documentation of key metrics for each patient with pressure injuries
• Flexibility required for end-of-shift time based on patient needs, documentation, admits/discharges, and staffing

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Jersey
• Wound Care experience within the last year (0 years of wound care experience acceptable)
• Experience in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and acute care settings
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• IV Certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse – Wound Care
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; proficiency in acute/critical care and wound care expected
• Prior travel experience: Not required (1st timer and local candidates are acceptable)

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or equivalent required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – Preferred for adult critical care units; confirm with program coordinator if required
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (e.g., NIH Stroke Certification, PALS, NRP) – confirm as applicable
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam required for all RNs
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) required for clinical staff in critical care and emergency units
• IV Certification required for all RNs excluding OR

Health & Safety Requirements

• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes
• Physical exam within the past 12 months, cleared to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease
• Drug screening within 30 days of start
• Influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Respiratory medical clearance and on-site fit testing mandatory prior to start
• Color blindness exam if job tasks require color discrimination
• Latex allergy screening questionnaire if applicable

Background & Documentation

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

Additional Notes

• Flexibility in shift end times due to patient care needs and staffing
• Must be proficient in acute care and critical care nursing environments
• Documentation and data tracking skills essential for pressure injury management
• Local and first-time travel nurses are welcome to apply

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity environment focusing on wound care and pressure injury prevention and management within critical care settings.