Wound Care Registered Nurse
Melbourne, Florida
Health First Holmes Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Wound Care Registered Nurse

Location: Melbourne, Florida
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (5x8)
• Float required to cover wound care consults at 4 hospitals within the system
• Primary location has the highest volume of consults; floating occurs a couple of times per week
• Team includes WOCNs and a Wound Care RN (per diem) managing 4 hospitals
• First-time travelers accepted
• No weekend or on-call requirements
• Block schedules may be accommodated based on unit needs and manager approval

Required Qualifications

• Specialty: Registered Nurse with Wound Care focus
• Minimum 1 year of wound care experience (highest required years of experience)
• Certifications:

  • Wound Care Certified (WCC) required at time of submission
  • Ostomy Certified (WOCN) preferred
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• EPIC experience required
• Florida State or compact nursing license required at time of submission (no pending licenses accepted)
• Must provide 2 professional references from managers, supervisors, charge nurses, or directors within the last year
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (10/31 - 3/31); medical or religious exemptions accepted with proper documentation

Additional Requirements

• Floating to cover multiple hospitals as needed
• Contracted hours guaranteed
• Scrubs: Any solid color (bring your own or wear provided scrubs)
• Background checks and verifications required, including:

  • MVR release for certain care areas
  • Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM checks within 90 days
  • Monthly HHS/OIG checks
  • Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start (Livescan electronic fingerprinting)
• Education verification required; certain educational institutions are not accepted
• Physical exam within 6 months prior to start (required by Florida law for all patient-facing candidates)
• Fit mask test within 12 months prior to start (strict shaving policy, no PAPR alternative)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 3 months of start
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Titers required within 5 years for: Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella (quantitative titers only; immunization records not accepted)
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (must include marijuana; witnessed urine collection required for instant tests)
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption documentation required annually during flu season
• Completion of facility-specific documents including job description acknowledgement, confidentiality agreement, iCARE values, and badge form

Certifications to Maintain (as applicable)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) for Labor and Delivery candidates
• IV Certification for LPN/Home Care roles
• NIH Stroke Certification (annual renewal)
• HIV, Medication Errors, and Alzheimer’s certifications for Home Care workers

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Locals are accepted at the same rate as travelers
• Finalized Return to Office (RTO) plans must be submitted with application; no changes accepted after offer

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with wound care certification looking for a travel contract in Florida with a stable weekday schedule and floating responsibilities across multiple hospitals.