- Overview Registered Nurse – Wound Care in Saint Louis, MO.
- Start date 07/13/2026 for weeks in a travel assignment within an acute care setting.
- 5x8 Days shift from 07:00 to 15:30.
- Weekly pay range $2,166–$2,283 per week with 40 guaranteed hours.
- Unit focuses on Wound Care / Wound Ostomy for adult patients.
- Typical daily workflow includes approximately 26 wound visits with a patient ratio around 6.
- Orientation is 10 hours.
- This role involves VAC changes, dressing changes, wound/ostomy care, and wound photography using a rover.
Key Highlights • Weekly pay
- $2,166–$2,283 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 40 per week
- Contract duration: Weeks
- Shift: 5x8
- Days (07:00–15:30)
- Start date: 07/13/2026
- Setting: Acute care, wound care/wound ostomy unit; travel assignment; orientation included (10 hours)
Responsibilities
- Provide RN-level care for adults in the Wound Care / Wound Ostomy unit, including VAC therapy, dressing changes, and wound assessment
- Perform wound photography documentation (rover) and maintain accurate charting in the EPIC system
- Manage peritoneal dialysis patients as part of wound and ostomy care when applicable
- Conduct debridement (sharp/mechanical) and staged ulcer management per unit protocols; support basic catheter/ostomy care
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (PT, Respiratory, Phlebotomy, Radiology, Pharmacy, Social Services, Rapid Response, Transport, Unit Secretary) to coordinate care
- Maintain clinical standards, infection prevention, and patient safety; float within the wound care service line as needed
- Adhere to unit policies, including PPE, nursing documentation, and unit-specific patient flow and visits/day expectations
Requirements
- Active RN license (Missouri) to practice
- Wound Ostomy Certification (WOCN) — REQUIRED
- BCLS (Basic Life Support) and NIH required
- Minimum 1 year RN experience
- Peritoneal dialysis experience is a specific requirement for this role
- Ability to work in an adult wound care setting; EPIC charting experience preferred
- Willingness to float within the wound care service line; weekend shifts required (1 shift every 6 weeks); on-call not required
- Compliance: non-local radius restriction (no local candidates within 75 miles)
Benefits
- and Support
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the placement - 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Orientation provided (10 hours) to align with unit practices
- Support with credentialing and onboarding processes
- Access to a nationwide travel opportunity network
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Please note
Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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