Wound Care RN (Ostomy Cert Required) - $4,400/week travel ($85/hr local)

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Wound Care nurse. The Wound Care Nurse, as a professional practitioner employed by Amergis Healthcare, assumes responsibility and accountability for the application of the nursing process and the delivery of patient care. The nurse demonstrates the ability to make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner with supervision. The nurse demonstrates critical thinking and performance ability in the coordination of patient care. Consistently performs according to nursing standards and is accountable in managing patient care and assisting others in the management of patient care.

Details of the position include:

• Location: Boston, MA

• Duration: 13 weeks to start, with a strong chance of extension

• Facility Type: State Hospital

• Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:00 am-4:30 pm (off weekends and holidays)

• Start Date: 9/14/26

• Salary: Local: $82/hr – Travel: $4,200/week

*MUST HAVE OSTOMY CERTIFICATE

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

• Develop and implement wound care plans using pertinent patient information.

• Assess and recommend wound treatment per hospital guidelines.

• Collaborate with LIPs to update wound care guidelines routinely.

• Document wound assessments based on follow-ups, consults, and as needed.

• Participate in weekly wound rounds and follow up on wound consults.

• Audit wound treatment and documentation; recommend improvements.

• Educate and communicate with interdisciplinary teams on wound care.

• Maintain certification and stay current on wound care trends.

• Collaborate to develop inclusive patient care plans.

• Provide comprehensive documentation including assessments and progress notes.

• Communicate patient information to healthcare professionals.

• Ensure optimal wound care practices in collaboration with Quality Department.

• Delegate, assist, and supervise other staff appropriately.

• Participate in quality improvement activities.

• Provide direct care to patients with chronic medical and nursing needs.

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for individual patients.

• Execute physician's orders and participate in nursing reports.

• Assist in orientation of new personnel and use supplies cost-consciously.

• Attend educational seminars to maintain licensure and professional development.

Required Qualifications:

• Understand theories of Nursing Practice.

• Know specific medical diagnoses and treatments.

• Be familiar with standards of practice.

• Comprehend laws and regulations concerning patient rights.

• Assign and supervise nursing staff appropriately.

• Assess patients' needs and evaluate nursing personnel skills.

• Meet the physical demands of the position.

• Communicate effectively.

• Complete meaningful documentation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Sensitivity to the needs of elderly and long-term care patients

• Familiarity with hospital policies, procedures, and regulations

• Awareness of external regulating agencies such as DPH and JCAHO

• Understanding of restorative and rehabilitation nursing

• Adherence to safety procedures in the hospital

• Leadership ability; charge responsibilities

• Yearly CPR certification

Certification Requirement: Must possess Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Certification (WOCN).

Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have regarding the positions. Thank you!

Andrew Boujoukos

Amergis Healthcare Staffing

Recruiter | Government Services

781-400-829 Call/text

[email protected] | www.amergis.com

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Category: Nursing

Job Function: Nursing | RN | RN - Wound Care

Job Type: Travel

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0363

Contract Duration: 13

Pay Rate: $4207 / Week

Date Posted: 2026-07-28T17:15:21