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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Inpatient 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
On-call: Not required
Floating: May be required to float within the specialty to downtown campus if needed

Specialty & Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (WOCN)
• Required Experience: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• Travel Experience: First-time travelers accepted; prior travel experience not required
• Patient Age Range: All age groups
• Patient Diagnoses: Pressure injuries, chronic/acute wounds, ostomies
• Average Patient Volume: Approximately 15 patients per day
• Team: Wound care team rounds on 4 to 5 units daily

Licenses & Certifications Required

• Maryland RN State License
• Wound Care Certification (WCC)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• WOCN certification preferred (not mandatory)

Additional Certifications (as applicable)

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM)
• Chemotherapy certification
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) - as applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification - if working with stroke patients or in relevant units

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• I9 or Attestation
• Government Issued Photo ID
• E-Verify or Attestation
• Background Check (7-year criminal search 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
• Photo for badge (passport style with solid white/beige background)
• Confidentiality Agreement and Dress Code acknowledgment
• Physical Exam within 1 year of start (including Latex Screen)
• Fit Mask Test within 1 year of start
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • 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 vaccination proof)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination; series not accepted)
• Drug Testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start (instant tests not accepted)
• Flu Vaccine or Medical/Religious Exemption (required during flu season)
• COVID vaccine not required for this location, but documentation collected for tracking

Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (score 80% or higher)
• Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates)
• Competency Exam (score 80% or higher)
• Age Specific Competency Exam (score 80% or higher)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (score 80% or higher, excluding some roles)

Additional Notes

• Two supervisory references required within 1 year of start
• Employment application/resume must be completed within 30 days of start
• Previous 5 years of work history verification required (attestation accepted)
• Floating may be required within specialty units
• Candidate must complete various facility-specific documents and training prior to start, including Epic Portfolio Training Test Out if applicable

This position offers a focused specialty role in wound care nursing with a supportive team environment and a structured day shift schedule. It is suitable for nurses with at least 1 year of wound care experience and those new to travel nursing with strong skills.