Wound Care | Registered Nurse Job at GHR Healthcare, Washington DC

  • GHR Healthcare
  • Washington DC

Job Description

Wound Care Registered Nurse Travel Assignment in Washington, DC

Join a dynamic Wound Ostomy team in Washington, DC and deliver high-impact patient care in a respected acute care hospital. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers a consistent weekday schedule, strong interdisciplinary collaboration, and the opportunity to work in the Georgetown area of Washington, DC—known for its historic charm, walkable streets, and vibrant dining, culture, and city energy.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) with a background in wound care and ostomy nursing to support consults, prevention efforts, and specialized patient education. This role is ideal for a nurse who enjoys working autonomously while partnering closely with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to improve outcomes for diverse patient populations.

Job Details

  • Specialty: Wound Care / Wound Ostomy Nursing
  • Employment Type: Travel Nursing
  • Shift: Day shift, 8-hour schedule (08:00 - 16:30)
  • Hours: 40 hours per week
  • Contract Length: 13 weeks
  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,780 - $1,870
  • Start Date: 09/21/2026
  • Setting: Acute care hospital environment
  • Schedule Highlights: Monday through Friday; no weekends or holidays
  • Orientation: Orientation provided prior to start
  • Location Highlight: Georgetown area of Washington, DC, with easy access to a lively urban setting, historic neighborhoods, and nearby dining and amenities

Job Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • Minimum of 2 years of recent wound care experience
  • At least 1 previous travel assignment required
  • BLS certification required
  • WOCN certification required
  • Experience supporting ostomy care, pressure injury prevention, and wound management preferred
  • Strong clinical assessment skills and comfort with interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a high volume of consults
  • Must meet applicable licensure and compliance requirements for assignment start

Responsibilities

  • Assess and manage wound, ostomy, and continence-related patient needs
  • Support treatment planning for pressure injuries, ostomy care, and complex skin integrity concerns
  • Perform consult reviews, prioritize daily caseloads, and collaborate with the WOCN team
  • Provide patient and family education on wound prevention, ostomy care, and self-management techniques
  • Partner with bedside staff and leadership to support prevention rounding and real-time education
  • Document assessments and care plans accurately and consistently using facility processes
  • Work closely with interdisciplinary partners to coordinate comprehensive patient care
  • Contribute to quality-focused discussions for advanced pressure injuries and complex cases

Apply now to join this rewarding Washington, DC nursing job and advance your career in wound care travel nursing today.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Contract work, Monday to Friday, Shift work, Day shift, Weekday work

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