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Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse
Columbus, Indiana
Columbus Regional Hospital

$2,203-2,586/week

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Job Opportunity: WOCN Nurse (IV Therapy/WOCN) - Indiana, Columbus

Position Overview

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse (WOCN)
Employment Type: Traveler - Backfill
Location: Columbus, Indiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

WOC nurses are specialists in caring for patients with wounds, ostomies, and continence issues. They address acute and rehabilitative needs related to gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary disorders. Responsibilities include direct patient care for abdominal stomas, wounds, fistulas, drains, pressure injuries, and continence disorders. WOC nurses also serve as educators, consultants, researchers, and administrators, contributing to optimal patient care delivery.

Work settings include acute care, long-term care, home health, and outpatient environments.

Work Environment & Equipment

Electronic Medical Record system: EPIC EMR
Specialized equipment: WOCN Cart with dressings, Ostomy Cart for ostomy care
Unit includes 215 inpatient beds and 1 ostomy outpatient bed
Nurse will address skin issues across all inpatient units including ICU, Step-down, and Med-Surg
No floating to other units; focus remains on WOCN duties

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Some limited weekend call required

Dress Code

Scrubs preferred; business casual acceptable

Required Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of experience in wound care
WOCN Certification required
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
Valid RN license for Indiana

Additional Information

Orientation includes EMR training and hands-on training with current WOCN staff
Comfortable addressing skin issues for patients across all inpatient units is expected

Prior Travel Experience

No explicit requirement for prior travel experience indicated

This position is ideal for experienced WOC nurses seeking a travel assignment with a focus on specialized wound and ostomy care in a hospital setting.