Wound Care RN
Phoenix, Arizona
Maricopa Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Wound Care

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) - Wound Care
• Patient Age Group: Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics
• Experience Required: Minimum 3 years
• Licensure: Arizona state license or Compact license accepted
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • Certified Wound Care Specialist
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Orientation: Bi-weekly
• First-Timer Friendly: Yes
• Local Candidates: Accepted

Required Documentation & Compliance

Identification

• Current and valid Driver’s License, government photo ID, or passport

Background Checks (must be current or completed within specified timeframes)

• Comprehensive background check including SS Trace, 7-year County, National Criminal, and FACIS III
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check (within 30 days of start)
• HHS/OIG exclusion check (within 30 days of start)
• Sex Offender Search (updated annually, within 30 days of start)
• Education Verification (copy of diploma or official transcripts required before start)
• Fingerprinting (if applicable, results on file within 90 days after start)

Certifications (must be current and verified)

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only (if applicable)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA only (if applicable)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) - Essentials or Advanced depending on unit
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - Required for ER, PICU, PCCU units (ATCN accepted in place of TNCC)
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - AWHONN Intermediate (if applicable)
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) (if applicable)
• State License Verification - Primary source verification within 30 days prior to start, must be current and unencumbered
• NURSYS Verification (for RN, LPN/LVN, AP) within 30 days prior to start
• Other certifications as required by unit/unit description (e.g., EKG/ECG Interpretation, NIH Stroke Certification, CPI for Behavioral Health)

Facility-Specific Documents

• Contract Staff Orientation Acknowledgment (signed after reviewing orientation booklet)
• Confidentiality Form (signed)
• Monitoring Personnel Job Expectations (signed, not required for behavioral health or non-clinical candidates)
• New Employee Orientation Video completion proof (required before starting assignment)

Health Requirements (time sensitive, many must be completed within 72 hours of signing contract)

• Physical Exam: Must confirm good health, free of communicable disease, no physical limitations
• Fit Mask Test: Completed onsite during orientation
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test (Qgold or Tspot within 1 year) or Chest X-ray if prior positive
  • TB Questionnaire (if positive TB history)
  • Rubeola (Measles) - positive titer or 2 vaccines required
  • Mumps - positive titer or 2 vaccines required
  • Rubella - positive titer or 2 vaccines required
  • Hepatitis B - completed vaccine series, positive titer, or declination within last year
  • Varicella - positive titer or 2 vaccines required
• Drug Testing: Negative result within 12 months, must include specified drug panels (methamphetamine testing required)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (required during flu season Oct 1 - Mar 31)

Employment History & Skills

• Current and updated resume covering last 7 years of employment with explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Accurate and updated skills checklist for each position worked in (must be current within 1 year)

Additional Notes

• Candidates can start with some items marked as missing but must complete all required documentation and certifications as specified.
• Behavioral Health Technicians have additional specific requirements not applicable to this RN wound care role.
• Candidates must comply with all facility and regulatory requirements to maintain clearance and continue assignment.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a diverse patient population with a reputable healthcare system in Phoenix, Arizona. The role requires strong wound care expertise, relevant certifications, and compliance with comprehensive health and background screening protocols.