Wound Care Nurse - ICU

Location

New Jersey

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Day shift, 5x7.5 hours (07:00 - 15:00). Must be flexible with end-of-shift time.

Job Description

The Wound Care Nurse will provide specialized care for ICU patients, focusing on managing and treating various types of wounds, including pressure injuries. This role requires maintaining an Excel spreadsheet to document key metrics for each patient with a pressure injury and participating in wound rounds and prevalence studies.

Responsibilities

• Administer wound treatments and dressings, including alginates, foams, hydrocolloids, and VAC therapy.
• Conduct wick/ulcer assessment and management, including staging and prevention risk assessment.
• Implement infection control and isolation precautions as necessary.
• Educate patients and families on wound care and management.
• Document and assess wound-related data and patient care metrics.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to address patient needs effectively.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Active New Jersey or Compact nursing license at the time of submission.
• Current BLS certification and Wound Care Certification (CWCN or WOCN).
• Minimum of one year of experience in wound care, specifically in an acute care or critical care setting.
• Experience with colostomy/ileostomy management and various wound treatment methods.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
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• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!