Travel Registered Nurse Wound Care Job at Healthforce in St. Louis, MO

Overview Registered Nurse – Wound Care travel assignment in Saint Louis, Missouri. Start date: 08/10/2026. Contract duration: Weeks (to be determined). Weekly pay: $1,891–$2,011 per week. Guaranteed hours: 40 per week. Shift: Days, 5x8s (07:00–15:30). Setting: Acute care hospital. This is a travel - temporary assignment.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $1,891–$2,011 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 40/week
• Contract duration: Weeks (to be determined)
• Shift: Days, 5x8s (07:00–15:30)
• Start date: 08/10/2026
• Setting: Acute care hospital
• Orientation: 10 hours
• First-time travelers accepted
• Floating: Yes — within service line

Responsibilities

• Perform VAC therapy changes and dressing changes; wound photography (rover) as part of daily wound care duties
• Assess wounds and implement care plans, including debridement (sharp/mechanical) as indicated
• Monitor patient progress and document care in the electronic charting system; communicate with an interdisciplinary team (PT, RT, Pharmacy, Radiology, Social Work, Phlebotomy, Transport, Unit Secretary, Rapid Response)
• Provide wound care for adults with wound care needs; typical volume includes a high daily workflow with multiple wound visits
• Maintain infection control standards and ensure equipment and supplies are available and functioning

Requirements

• Active RN license to practice in Missouri (pending license accepted for submission per state rules)
• WOCN certification (Wound Ostomy Care) required
• BCLS and NIH certifications required (as listed)
• Minimum 1 year RN experience
• Peritoneal dialysis experience required
• Education: RN degree; ability to work in an acute care setting
• Local candidates NOT accepted within a 75-mile radius
• Unit accepts first-time travelers; orientation of 10 hours; RTO requests up to 7 days within a 13-week contract; ability to float within service line

Benefits and Support

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Housing assistance
• Extension opportunities
• Fast credentialing
• Nationwide assignments
• Referral bonus up to $1,000
• Dedicated support throughout the assignment

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PAY DISCLAIMER 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.

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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

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

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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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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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