Wound Care RN
Spokane, Washington
Saint Luke's Rehabilitation Institute

Job Opportunity: Wound Care Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Spokane, Washington
Facility Type: Rehabilitation
Total Staffed Beds: 91
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Position: Wound Ostomy RN (Wound Care Specialty)
• Float between units: Yes
• On-call required: No
• Weekends required: No
• Block schedules required: Yes
• Expected patient ratios: 10-12
• Shift options: 8 or 10 hour shifts, weekdays only
• 48-hour shifts: Not approved
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color: Any color allowed on all units
• Parking: No fee

Required Qualifications

• License: Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Washington State
• Specialty Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience in Wound Care (defaulted to higher if discrepancies)
• Certification: National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy Certification required
• Basic Life Support (BLS): Must have AHA (Instructor, Provider, or RQI) or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS): Must have AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• Other certifications may be required based on clinical track (e.g., PALS, NRP, Chemotherapy, EFM) – verify as applicable
• NURSYS Verification: Required for all RNs
• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating ability to work with or without accommodation
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (instant tests not accepted)
• Immunizations and Health Requirements:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (annual updates required)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Flu vaccine during flu season or declination
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• Respiratory Safety Clearance: Required for travel candidates, medically cleared annually for respirator use
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years
• Employment Application: Must include at least last 5 years of employment with month/year format and explanation for gaps or overlaps

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of specialty experience in Wound Care
• No explicit prior travel experience required

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to float between units within the facility or system
• Block scheduling is required
• No weekend or on-call shifts required
• Must complete required facility and system-specific training modules prior to start (including WorkRamp modules and Epic training)
• Must comply with Providence Health and Services background checks and verifications, including:

  • Background check within 45 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • State-specific searches as required by Washington law
  • Education verification
• Must complete Providence’s annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules as assigned
• Must comply with Providence’s float policy acknowledgment

Facility Highlights

• Teaching hospital environment
• Rehabilitation focus
• Use of Epic electronic health record system
• No parking fees

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for a Registered Nurse specializing in Wound Care at a rehabilitation facility in Spokane, WA. The role requires at least 1 year of wound care experience and certification from the National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy. The position offers weekday shifts only with no weekends or on-call duties, and requires floating between units. Compliance with Providence Health and Services’ licensing, certification, health, background, and training requirements is mandatory.

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