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Registered Nurse (RN) Wound Care Hyperbaric PRN

We provide advanced outpatient and inpatient care for patients with chronic wounds caused by factors such as diabetes, poor circulation, infection, and more.

Posted Oct 9

Shift and hours
Pm/nights on call 4-5 Call shifts per month pm/nights
Unit and setting
Hyperbaric Medicine department · Hospital We provide advanced outpatient and inpatient care for patients with chronic wounds caused by factors such as diabetes, poor circulation, infection, and more.chronic wound patients, outpatient and inpatient
License
RN license Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practicesRN license from the state where the nurse practices
Term
Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN) Wound Care Hyperbaric PRNPRN

Do you qualify?

License
RN license from the state where the nurse practices Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
Certification
BLS for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
Education
completion of accredited or approved nursing program Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
Experience
at least 1 year of RN experience; not for new grads Candidates must have at least 1year of RN experience, this position is not for new grads
Experience
1-2 years strong ICU/ED experience 1-2 Years strong ICU/ED experience needed
Experience
critical care experience Critical Care experience needed
Experience
wound care experience experience in wound care - strong clinical judgement and patient education skills
Also asks
strong IV skills Strong IV skills
Also asks
medical history screen approved by Medical Director Completed Medical History Screen must be approved by the Medical Director
Also asks
pre-employment chest X-ray and pressurization test to 165 FSW Must be able to successfully complete pre-employment chest X-Ray and an environmental pressurization test up to 165 FSW (feet of sea water).
Also asks
audiology and radiology studies within 3 months of hireAfter hire · completed within 3 months of hire Audiology and Caisson’s radiology studies must be completed within 3 months of hire.

Preferred

Experience
critical care or ED experience for on-call team Emergency Hyperbaric On-Call Team: Critical Care or ED experience preferred

What it pays

Call differential
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Extra pay
shift and on-call premium pay
Bonus
incentive pay Incentive pay for select positionsselect positions
Pay reviews
pay within range by qualifications, skills, experience, training Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Pay reviews
annual increases based on performance Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits

  • Benefitspaid time off programsPaid Time Off programs
  • Benefitsmedical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disabilityHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Benefitsflexible spending accountsFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Benefitsadoption assistance and paid parental leaveFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • Benefitsdefined contribution retirement with employer matchDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • Benefitseducational assistance programEducational Assistance Program
  • PTO
  • Paid Leave

The role and schedule

Day to day
wound management: dressing changes, VAC therapy, compression wraps, diabetic casts Deliver expert nursing care for wound management, including dressing changes, VAC therapy, compression wraps, and diabetic casts
Day to day
assist with HBOT in single and multi-person chambers Assist with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy treatments in single and multi-person chambers
Day to day
prepare and monitor patients before, during, and after HBOT Prepare and monitor patients before, during, and after HBOT sessions
Day to day
inpatient wound and ostomy care consultations Provide inpatient wound and ostomy care consultations
Day to day
educate patients on wound care, infection prevention, recovery Educate patients on wound care, infection prevention, and recovery strategies
Day to day
collaborate with a multidisciplinary team Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective care
Weekends
1 weekend shift per month 1 Weekend shift per month, 1 Holiday per year minimum
On call
4-5 call shifts per month 4-5 Call shifts per month pm/nights
Holidays
1 holiday per year minimum
Details
938-bed hospital Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center is a 938-bed, quaternary acute care
Details
7 exam rooms, 30-70 outpatients daily in Wound Care Clinic Wound Care Clinic: 7 exam rooms, treating 30-70 outpatients daily
Details
3 locks, 5 exam rooms, and a patient staging bay in Hyperbaric Unit Hyperbaric Unit: 3 locks, 5 exam rooms, and a patient staging bay
Details
potential exposure to compressed air and decompression risk in multiplace chamber Potential for barotramatic injury due to exposure to compressed air environment and risks of decompression when assisting inside the multiplace hyperbaric chamber.
Details
enclosed, warm environment, 50 to 120 F Must be able to work in an enclosed and warm environment with temperatures ranging from 50(-120(F.
Details
sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present.
Details
exposure to mechanical, electrical, explosive, chemical hazards, blood and body fluids Potential for exposure to mechanical, electrical, explosive and chemical hazards as well as blood and body fluids.

The workplace

Aurora Health Care Metro, Inc.
Health system employer

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

Original listing

Posted on Aurora Health Care Metro, Inc.’s careers page.

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Department
36500 Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center - Hyperbaric Medicine
Status
Part time
Benefits eligible
No

Schedule Details/Additional Information

  • Hyperbaric Emergency Team RN-On Call
  • 4-5 Call shifts per month pm/nights
  • 1 Weekend shift per month, 1 Holiday per year minimum
  • 1-2 Years strong ICU/ED experience needed, ACLS, PALS (within 3 months)

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30 Registered Nurse – Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine Where you will work Location: St Lukes Milwaukee WI Join Wisconsin’s only 24/7 Hyperbaric Medicine program and our dynamic Wound Care Clinic team! We provide advanced outpatient and inpatient care for patients with chronic wounds caused by factors such as diabetes, poor circulation, infection, and more. Our clinic also offers Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), a cutting-edge treatment that accelerates healing by increasing oxygen delivery to tissues.

Deliver expert nursing care for wound management, including dressing changes, VAC therapy, compression wraps, and diabetic casts Assist with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy treatments in single and multi-person chambers Prepare and monitor patients before, during, and after HBOT sessions Provide inpatient wound and ostomy care consultations Educate patients on wound care, infection prevention, and recovery strategies Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective care

Department Highlights

  • Wound Care Clinic: 7 exam rooms, treating 30–70 outpatients daily
  • Hyperbaric Unit: 3 locks, 5 exam rooms, and a patient staging bay
  • Emergency Hyperbaric On-Call Team: Critical Care or ED experience preferred

What we are looking for

Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing Candidates must have at least 1year of RN experience, this position is not for new grads Critical Care experience needed Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association Strong IV skills experience in wound care - strong clinical judgement and patient education skills

About This Location

Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center is a 938-bed, quaternary acute care community hospital that provides advanced health care expertise. The organization offers leading edge oncology, cardiovascular and neurology therapies for primarily adult patients. Nursing professional governance is a particular organizational strength, with over 40 years of experience in clinical nurse shared decision making.

Aurora St. Luke’s has been recognized for Nursing Excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet Recognition Program® since 2001, most recently celebrating our 6th consecutive designation in February 2024. Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care. At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive.

You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all. Your feedback matters.

Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Must be able to bend, stoop, crawl and reach to complete preventative maintenance and emergency repairs to equipment.

Must be able to

lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist. lift up to 20 lbs over the head. carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.

Must be able to

push/pull with 30 lbs of force. perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present. Must have visual senses to see monitoring equipment and speech and hearing ability to hear equipment alarms. Potential for exposure to mechanical, electrical, explosive and chemical hazards as well as blood and body fluids.

Must be able to work in an enclosed and warm environment with temperatures ranging from 50(-120(F. Potential for barotramatic injury due to exposure to compressed air environment and risks of decompression when assisting inside the multiplace hyperbaric chamber. Completed Medical History Screen must be approved by the Medical Director. Must be able to successfully complete pre-employment chest X-Ray and an environmental pressurization test up to 165 FSW (feet of sea water).

Audiology and Caisson’s radiology studies must be completed within 3 months of hire. Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

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Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise.

It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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