Wound Care RN
Baltimore, Maryland
University of Maryland Medical Center

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

Location

• Baltimore, Maryland

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse - WOCN preferred)
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: June 8, 2026, or ASAP
• Shift: Day shift, primarily 4x10-hour shifts (07:00 - 17:30), with consideration for 5x8-hour shifts (08:00 - 16:30)
• Hours per week: 40 hours
• Schedule: Block schedule Monday through Friday
• Weekends: Not required
• Holidays: Required as scheduled
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: May be required to float within the specialty to a downtown campus if needed

Patient Population & Unit Details

• Patient Age Range: All age groups
• Average Census: Approximately 15 patients per day
• Patient Diagnoses: Pressure injuries, chronic and acute wounds, ostomies
• Unit Details: Wound care team rounds on 4 to 5 units daily

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maryland
• Minimum 1 year of wound care experience, with wound care experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Wound Care Certification (WCC)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal history check within 30 days of start, updated annually
  • Education verification
  • Various federal and state exclusion and sanction list checks
• Drug Testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start (instant tests not accepted)
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • Fit mask test within 1 year of start (specific mask models accepted)
  • Immunizations and titers: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (positive titer or vaccination/declination as applicable)
  • TB testing: Negative QGOLD or TSPOT within 1 year or 2-step PPD as required; annual updates
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap as applicable
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• COVID-19 vaccination: Not required for this location; exemptions accepted for tracking purposes only
• Facility-specific documents: Confidentiality agreements, badge application, dress code review, and other onboarding paperwork must be completed prior to start
• Competency Exams: Medication, age-specific, dysrhythmia/EKG, and other competency exams as applicable, with minimum passing scores

Additional Notes

• Floating may be required within the specialty to a downtown campus
• No weekend or on-call requirements
• Candidates must complete all required documentation and compliance steps prior to start date
• Epic training test-out option available for eligible candidates with prior Epic experience

This position is ideal for RNs with wound care experience seeking a travel contract opportunity in Maryland with a structured day shift schedule and a supportive wound care team environment.