Wound Care Nurse (RN, Inpatient), Part-Time
Grand Junction, Colorado
Posted Aug 12
- Hours a week
- 20
- Unit
- Wound-Care
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 20 hours
- Term
- Per Diem
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 2+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Sign-on bonus
- $5,000
- Relocation
- Help offered
The median for nursing in Colorado is $37/hr, across 586 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Position Highlights
Job Type: Wound Care Nurse Location: Community Hospital/In Patient
Schedule
20-24 hours per week Application Deadline: Open until July 31, 2026
Responsibilities
Conduct thorough assessments of patients with wounds, evaluating the type, size, depth, and condition of the wound. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on the specific needs of each patient and the characteristics of their wounds. Perform wound dressing changes using aseptic techniques to minimize the risk of infection.
Educate patients and their caregivers on proper wound care techniques, including wound cleansing, dressing changes, and signs of infection. Regularly assess and reassess the progress of wound healing, adjusting the treatment plan as needed. Monitor for signs of infection, complications, or changes in the patient's overall health that may impact wound recovery.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. At least two (2) years of MedicalSurgical nursing (or equivalent). Current, unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse in Colorado. Current certification by Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNB) as a CWOCN, WCN, CWON, or COCN required.
Compensation
$40.00 - $46.00 per hour, depending on education and experience. Bonus: $5,000 (for nurses with 2 or more years of experience) Discretionary bonuses, relocation expenses, merit increase, market adjustments, recognition bonuses, and other forms of discretionary compensation may be available.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Life Insurance
- Free Parking
- Paid time off
- Education assistance
- 403(b) with employer matching
- Wellness Program
- Additional benefits based on employment status
Application details and notices
Additional Information
Relocation: Must relocate to Grand Junction, CO 81505 before starting work. Work Location: In-person/onsite
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least two (2) years of MedicalSurgical nursing (or equivalent).
- Current, unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse in Colorado.
- Current certification by Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNB) as a CWOCN, WCN, CWON, or COCN required.
Benefits highlights
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Vision insurance
Place
- City
- Grand Junction, Colorado
- Rent against this pay
- 31% of monthly gross
- Local household income
- $70,080/yr
- Metro price level
- 4% below the national average
$1,142 median rent against $3,727 a month at $43/hr for 20 hours a week, before tax.
all local households, not nurse pay
Grand Junction area index 95.5, where 100 is the national average.
Grand Junction sits on Colorado's Western Slope, where high-desert mesas meet vineyard-dotted valleys. Nurses drawn to outdoor recreation will find easy access to Colorado National Monument and Fruita's mountain-biking trails, plus a slower pace than the Front Range. It's a practical choice for those who want affordable living paired with weekend adventures.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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