Wound Care | Registered Nurse

Wound Care Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Travel Nursing Assignment in Crescent City, California

Wound Care Registered Nurse jobs in California offer the opportunity to provide specialized skin and wound management in a focused, patient-centered role. Bring your wound care expertise to this on-site travel nursing assignment in beautiful Crescent City, California, caring for adult and geriatric patients while collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team. Enjoy a consistent Monday-Friday schedule, a 40-hour workweek, and the chance to live near Northern California’s rugged coastline and iconic redwood forests.

Travel RN Job Details

• Location: Crescent City, California
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,200-$2,320
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• End Date: January 25, 2027
• Nursing Schedule: Monday-Friday, 5 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 8-hour days
• Shift Hours: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients
• Electronic Health Record: Epic

Wound Care RN Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of registered nursing experience
• Previous wound care nursing experience
• Valid California RN license
• Current BLS certification
• Current WCC (Wound Care Certified) certification required
• WOCN certification preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience required
• Previous community hospital experience required
• Recent Epic charting experience
• Strong knowledge of wound assessment, pressure injuries, venous and arterial ulcers, neuropathic ulcers, ostomy care, wound cultures, debridement techniques, and negative-pressure wound therapy
• Excellent communication, organization, clinical judgment, and patient education skills

Wound Care Nursing Responsibilities

• Assess, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate nursing care for patients requiring skin and wound management
• Perform comprehensive wound assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
• Provide direct care for pressure injuries, venous and arterial ulcers, neuropathic wounds, burns, cellulitis, and other complex skin conditions
• Apply appropriate wound care products and therapies, including foams, hydrocolloids, hydrogels, alginates, silver products, enzymatic agents, and negative-pressure wound therapy
• Support ostomy assessment, equipment selection, patient teaching, and ongoing management
• Provide patient and family education related to wound prevention, skin care, nutrition, continence care, infection prevention, and treatment plans
• Coordinate transitions of care and promote continuity across the healthcare team
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and follow applicable policies, standards, regulations, and infection-control practices
• Manage a focused outpatient workflow with approximately 8-10 patient visits per day and an estimated one patient every 30 minutes

Location Highlights: Crescent City, California

Crescent City offers a peaceful coastal setting in Northern California, with easy access to dramatic ocean views, outdoor recreation, and the towering redwoods of nearby Redwood National and State Parks. It is an inviting destination for healthcare professionals who value natural beauty, fresh air, and a relaxed community atmosphere outside of work.

Apply now for this Wound Care RN travel nursing opportunity in Crescent City, California.

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.