Wound Care Registered Nurse
Phoenix, Arizona
Maricopa Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Wound Care Registered Nurse

Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Patient Age Group

• Pediatrics
• Adolescents
• Adults
• Geriatrics

Job Description

• Function independently managing wound care consults
• Assess and stage wounds
• Recommend treatment plans
• Strong documentation skills (experience with EPIC preferred)
• Educate staff and collaborate effectively
• Serve as a subject matter expert in wound care

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of wound care experience, including experience within the last year
• Registered Nurse license valid in Arizona or Compact License with State License 1 Verification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) issued by American Heart Association
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) issued by American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification
• NURSYS license verification
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system

Required Compliance and Documentation

• Current and valid government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License, State ID, or Passport)
• Background checks within 1 year of start date, including criminal and employment verifications
• Primary source verification of nursing license within 30 days prior to start
• Education verification (diploma or official transcripts)
• Physical exam within 1 year confirming good health and ability to perform job duties
• Fit mask test within 1 year, updated annually (can be completed onsite)
• Immunizations and titers (must be current or have approved exemptions):

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test (Qgold or Tspot within 1 year) or chest X-ray if history of positive TB
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (proof of immunity or vaccination)
  • Hepatitis B (vaccination series or declination)
  • Varicella (proof of immunity or vaccination)
• Drug screening with negative results within 12 months (specific panels required)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• References and employment application covering last 7 years of employment
• Skills checklist current within 1 year

Orientation and Onboarding

• Bi-weekly orientation sessions
• Required to complete facility-specific orientation materials and sign confidentiality and job expectation forms
• May need to complete additional certifications onsite if not already held (e.g., Crisis Prevention Institute for certain units)

Additional Notes

• Strong wound care and ostomy skills highly valued
• Must be able to work independently and educate others
• Weekend coverage every other weekend is mandatory

This position is ideal for experienced wound care RNs looking for a travel contract opportunity in Arizona with a supportive environment that values expertise and collaboration.