RN Wound
State College, Pennsylvania
Staffing partner
- Eligibility
- Travel
- Shift
- Days
- Unit
- Wound-Care
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Posted May 27
The work and the unit
- Unit
- Wound-Care
- Specialty
- Travel
- Precepting
- You would precept other nurses
Schedule and commitments
- Shift
- Days
- Term
- Travel
Pay and benefits
- Against the board
- Pays above most Pennsylvania travel rolesPennsylvania travel postings that state pay run $1,520/week to $2,500/week, the middle half $1,900/week to $2,310/week, across 81 postings.
Do you qualify?
- License
- State licensure eligibility
What's around it?
Living costs about 3% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,273/mo
- Household income
- $45,424/yr, all local households, not nurse pay
- Staffing partner
- TNAA Healthcare
From Census ACS 2024.
About this role
We're looking for Registered Nurses (RNs) for an immediate travel opening in State College, PA. The right RN should have 1 year of experience in Wound care. Read below for more requirements. As an RN specializing in Wound care, you will assess, treat, and manage patients with acute and chronic wounds to promote healing and prevent complications. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized wound care plans.
As an RN, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks
Conduct thorough wound assessments including size, depth, and signs of infection Develop and implement wound care treatment plans based on best practices Perform wound cleaning, dressing changes, debridement, and other therapeutic procedures Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as needed Educate patients and caregivers on wound prevention, care techniques, and nutrition Coordinate with physicians, physical therapists, and dietitians to optimize healing Document wound care procedures, patient responses, and outcomes accurately Ensure compliance with infection control and safety protocols Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to wound management Provide guidance and training to nursing staff and aides on wound care practices The ideal candidate must have at least one year of experience as an RN in a Wound Care setting. Additionally, they should possess a current BLS certification and be eligible for State licensure. Additional certifications may be required.
RNs in Wound care should have strong clinical skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities to support effective patient-centered care. Requirements*: BLS, 3 Years
- Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.
Pay: $2,477.94
Sourced from TNAA Healthcare’s careers page.
How this role fits you
About the employer
On your path
Travel Nursing depends on where your license works. Staff experience first; a compact license opens more states.
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?