Job Description

Overview
Registered Nurse - Wound Care in Saint Louis, Missouri, United States. Start date: 06/29/2026. Duration: Weeks. Weekly pay: $2,178–$2,274 per week. Guaranteed hours: 40 per week. Shift: 5x8 Days. Setting: Acute care hospital travel assignment.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,178–$2,274 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 40/week
- Contract duration: Weeks
- Shift: 5x8 Days
- Start date: 06/29/2026
- Setting: Acute care hospital travel assignment

Responsibilities
- Perform VAC/VAC changes and dressing changes per wound care protocol
- Conduct wound/ulcer assessment and management (pressure, venous, neuropathic)
- Debridement (sharp/mechanical) and appropriate dressing selection
- Wound photography (rover) to document progression
- Ostomy care (ileostomy/colostomy) and catheter management; patient/self-care teaching
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team (PT, Respiratory, Phlebotomy, Radiology, Social Services, Pharmacy, Transport, Unit Secretary, Rapid Response) and document care in Epic

Requirements
- Active RN license; pending license accepted
- Minimum 1 year RN experience
- Required certifications: Wound Ostomy Care (WOC), BCLS, NIH
- Special requirement: Peritoneal Dialysis experience
- Ability to work in an acute care hospital setting and float within scope
- RTO restrictions: Maximum 7 days within a 13-week contract
- Local candidates within 75 miles not accepted

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Nationwide travel assignments available
- Extension opportunities
- Housing assistance available
- Referral bonus up to $1,000

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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.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

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Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

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Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.