Wound Care Registered Nurse
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
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • Certified Wound Care Specialist
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Orientation: Bi-weekly
• First-Timer and 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 required timeframes)

• Criminal background check (including SS Trace, 7-year County, National Criminal, FACIS III) within 1 year
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 30 days of start
• HHS/OIG exclusion check within 30 days of start
• Sex Offender Search within 30 days of start (annual update required)
• Education Verification (copy of diploma or official transcripts accepted)
• Fingerprinting (if applicable to role)

Certifications (AHA preferred where applicable)

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) or ATCN for ER, PICU, PCCU
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - AWHONN Intermediate
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
• EKG/ECG Interpretation Certification (if applicable)
• NIH Stroke Certification (if applicable)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) for Behavioral Health roles

Licensure Verification

• Primary source verification of state license within 30 days prior to start (must be current and unencumbered)
• NURSYS verification within 30 days prior to start

Health Requirements (time sensitive, mostly within 72 hours of contract signing)

• Physical exam confirming good health and ability to perform job duties (valid within 1 year)
• 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 (within 30 days)
  • Rubeola (Measles) - positive titer or 2 vaccines required
  • Mumps - positive titer or 2 vaccines required
  • Rubella - positive titer or 2 vaccines required
  • Hepatitis B - vaccination series, positive titer, or declination within last year
  • Varicella - positive titer or 2 vaccines required
• Drug Testing: Negative result within 12 months (specific panels required)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (required during flu season Oct 1 - Mar 31)

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion of contract staff orientation acknowledgment and confidentiality forms
• Viewing of New Employee Orientation (NEO) video and submission of proof of completion
• Job summary and skills validation completed by facility after assignment start (not required for all candidates)

Employment History & References

• Updated resume including last 7 years of employment with explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Current and accurate skills checklist (within 1 year)
• References (Aya requirement, not facility requirement)

Additional Notes

• Candidates may start with some items marked as missing but must complete them as required.
• Behavioral Health Technicians and certain other roles may have additional specific requirements.
• Candidates must comply with all documentation and health requirements to maintain clearance and continue assignment.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a diverse patient population with a focus on wound care nursing in a travel/contract capacity in Phoenix, AZ.