Travel Nurse Level I RN - Wound Care - per week
Description:
Nationwide Therapy Group is seeking a travel nurse RN Wound Care Level I for a travel nursing job in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Wound Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/23/2025
Duration: 13 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 8 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Travel RN – Wound Care
Facility: University of Virginia Health System
Location: Charlottesville, VA
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 5x8-hour (08:00 – 16:30)
Start Date: 11/24/2025
Schedule:
Every other weekend
Must work 2 of the 3 winter holidays
Requirements
Experience: Minimum 2 years inpatient hospital wound care
Certifications:
Required: BLS
Preferred: CWOCN (Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse certification)
Charting: EPIC experience required
License:
Active VA RN license (pending acceptable if obtained by Wednesday before start)
Education: BSN preferred
References: Required
COVID-19 Vaccine: Not required
Flu Vaccine: Required, no exemptions
Skills & Competencies
Braden Scale assessment
Wound VAC therapy
Pressure ulcer prevention, assessment & management (Stage I–IV)
Venous, neuropathic, and arterial ulcer assessment & management
Colostomy, ileostomy, and continence skin care management
Ostomy equipment selection and patient education
Necrotic tissue and fistula management
Adult & pediatric risk assessment tools
Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams (PT, RT, Social Services, etc.)
Job Responsibilities
Provide consultation, education, and direct patient care for wound, ostomy, fistula, and incontinence needs
Lead hospital-wide pressure injury prevention initiatives
Support data collection, policies, and product selection for wound/skin care
Perform pre-op stoma site marking and post-op ostomy education
Evaluate and recommend wound/ostomy care products
Develop educational programs for staff and patients
Unit Details
Patient population: Neonates Geriatrics
~8 patient visits per day
Must be able to use lift equipment and manage wound vac systems
Float within scope of practice as needed
Contract Details
Guaranteed Hours: 40 per week
Orientation: 40 hours
Modules: Up to 16 non-billable hours (in Workday)
RTO: Max 40 hours per 13-week contract — must be declared before submission
Return Policy: Travelers cannot work >365 days total at UVA (no rehire after 365 days)
Travel Experience: Preferred, not required
About Nationwide Therapy Group
NTG is a proud partner with healthcare professionals across the country. We are Joint Commission certified, and specialize in staffing all areas of nursing, therapy, and allied health in all 50 states. Our focus is YOU... the traveler! Our goal is to help you find the perfect opportunity through some of the best recruiters in the business. We want to provide an agency experience that is easy and stress-free so you can focus on what you do best... providing exceptional care to your patients!
Benefits
Holiday Pay
Weekly pay
Guaranteed Hours
401k retirement plan
Medical benefits
Mileage reimbursement
Referral bonus
License and certification reimbursement
Dental benefits
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