Field Nurse
The Wound Well Company
Los Angeles, CA
LVN
Posted Jun 17
- Unit
- Wound-Care
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- Precepting expected
- Setting
- Home Health
- Accepts
- LVN
- Experience
- 1-3 years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- CA nursing median $56/hr
- Overtime
- $33.74/hr
CA nursing postings that state pay run $34/hr to $88/hr, the middle half $43/hr to $70/hr, across 2907 postings. That covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Travel Wound Care Nurse (LVN/RN)Position Summary
As a *Travel Wound Care Nurse (LVN or RN)*, you will provide direct patient care across assigned facilities and home-based settings while supporting advanced wound care initiatives and clinical coordination. This role requires flexibility, strong clinical judgment, and collaboration with interdisciplinary care teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
The *Wound Well Company* values team members who demonstrate initiative, adaptability, accountability, and a strong sense of ownership in patient care delivery. This position plays a critical role in both hands-on clinical care and leadership support within specialty treatment programs, including wound management, Aerobella therapy, and skin integrity initiatives.
Registered Nurses (RNs) will serve in an expanded clinical leadership capacity, providing advanced assessment, care planning, and mentorship to clinical staff.
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Essential ResponsibilitiesClinical Care & Patient Management
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and contribute to individualized care planning.
- Provide direct wound care treatment and support evidence-based wound management protocols.
- Monitor wound healing progress, identify changes in patient condition, and communicate recommendations to providers.
- Deliver patient and caregiver education regarding wound care, treatment plans, and prevention strategies.
- Ensure adherence to infection prevention and safety standards.
Aerobella Therapy Support
- Support Aerobella therapy patients through assessment, treatment oversight, monitoring, and patient education.
- Assist with implementation and follow-up of prescribed specialty therapies.
- Monitor treatment effectiveness and report outcomes to providers and care teams.
Care Coordination
- Coordinate patient visits across facilities, homes, and other care settings.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, facility staff, caregivers, and internal operations teams to ensure continuity of care.
- Facilitate communication between all members of the healthcare team to optimize treatment adherence and patient outcomes.
Skin Integrity & Prevention Programs
- Participate in Skin Sweep Team initiatives focused on prevention, early identification, and intervention for skin breakdown.
- Assist with facility-wide skin integrity assessments and preventive care programs.
- Support quality improvement efforts related to wound prevention and management.
Documentation & Compliance
- Complete accurate, timely, and thorough clinical documentation in accordance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and professional standards.
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA, state nursing regulations, and organizational protocols.
- Document treatments, assessments, patient responses, and care coordination activities.
Travel & Field Operations
- Travel regularly between assigned patient locations, facilities, and service areas.
- Maintain flexibility to support changing patient schedules and organizational needs.
- Represent Wound Well professionally in all clinical and facility interactions.
Additional Responsibilities for Registered Nurses (RN)
- Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for LVNs and other clinical staff.
- Support clinical leadership initiatives and assist with training and competency development.
- Participate in complex patient assessments and treatment planning.
- Provide guidance on clinical decision-making and escalation of care concerns.
QualificationsLicensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
- Active California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in good standing.
- Minimum of two years of clinical nursing experience preferred.
- Experience in wound care, home health, skilled nursing, specialty treatments, or mobile healthcare preferred.
- Strong assessment, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
Registered Nurse (RN)
- Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
- Minimum of two years of clinical nursing experience preferred.
- Experience in wound care, specialty treatments, home health, skilled nursing, or mobile healthcare preferred.
- Advanced assessment, critical-thinking, and clinical decision-making skills.
- Experience providing clinical guidance or mentoring preferred.
Preferred for Both LVN and RN
- Wound Care Certification (WCC, WOCN, or equivalent) preferred but not required.
- Experience with Aerobella therapy or willingness to complete company-sponsored training.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
- Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and willingness to travel regularly.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and lift up to 25 pounds as needed.
- Ability to travel between multiple patient care locations throughout the workday.
- Ability to perform clinical procedures and patient assessments in various care settings.
Why Join Wound Well?
At Wound Well, we are committed to improving patient outcomes through innovative wound care solutions, specialty treatment programs, and collaborative care models. Our team members are empowered to make meaningful contributions while working in a supportive environment that values clinical excellence, compassion, accountability, and growth.
Pay: $33.74 - $40.64 per hour
Benefits
- Health insurance
Work Location: On the road
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Requirements
- RN
- LVN
- Driver's License
- Nursing policy compliance
- WCC
- Visual skin assessment
- Patient follow-up care
- Nursing
- Patient progress tracking
- Teamwork
- Skilled nursing facility experience
Place
- City
- Los Angeles, CA
- Median rent
- $1,933/mo
- Local household income
- $81,939/yr
- Metro price level
- 14% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Los Angeles area index 113.6, where 100 is the national average.
Los Angeles blends year-round sunshine, Pacific coastline, and major healthcare systems from Westside hospitals to Downtown medical centers. Nurses relocating here find diverse neighborhoods stretching from beach communities like Santa Monica to inland valleys. Expect car culture, outdoor living, and a sprawling metropolis where hiking trails and entertainment venues sit near clinical opportunities.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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