Travel Nurse RN - Wound Care - $2,394 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Wound Care for a travel nursing job in Bangor, Maine.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Wound Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Wound Care Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Contract in Bangor, Maine

Apply now for a 13-week travel nursing opportunity in Bangor, Maine. Join a collaborative wound care team as an on-site Registered Nurse (RN) providing specialized wound, ostomy, skin, and continence care across inpatient and outpatient settings. This rewarding Maine healthcare job includes patient and family education, nursing staff support, and collaboration with multidisciplinary clinical teams.

Bangor offers a welcoming Maine community with local arts, outdoor recreation, and the amenities of a regional hub.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Bangor, Maine
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130–$2,250
• Employment Type: 13-week travel Registered Nurse contract
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Contract End Date: January 25, 2027
• Schedule: 12-hour day shifts
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Healthcare Setting: Inpatient wound care with outpatient wound center support as needed
• Orientation: Up to 16 hours of orientation may be unpaid

Wound Care Registered Nurse Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maine or a valid compact-state license
• At least 1 year of Registered Nurse experience; wound care experience and specialized training are strongly preferred
• Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain it within 30 days of hire
• Certified Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse (CWOCN) or Certified Wound Specialist (CWS) credentials preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of wound staging, ostomy care, pressure injury prevention, and continence management
• Strong communication, organization, teamwork, and multitasking skills
• Ability to provide safe, compassionate patient care within the scope of licensure, training, and demonstrated competency

Wound Care RN Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assess wounds and ostomies and develop appropriate nursing care approaches
• Perform wound care procedures, including dressing changes, debridement, and ostomy care, according to competency and established standards
• Consult on inpatient wound and ostomy needs as requested by a provider or nursing order
• Serve as a clinical resource and educator for nursing staff on skin integrity, wound care, ostomy management, pressure injury prevention, and continence concerns
• Educate patients and families on wound, ostomy, skin, and incontinence care
• Manage urinary and bowel dysfunction-related incontinence concerns and coordinate appropriate resources, including home health, durable medical equipment, and diabetes support services
• Provide ostomy care for inpatient and outpatient patients and assist with outpatient scheduling and clinic visits
• Document patient assessments, treatment, education, and follow-up accurately and consistently
• Collaborate with inpatient nursing, providers, and other clinical teams to promote continuity and effective patient care
• Support outpatient wound center operations as needed, including wound care, patient education, charting, and use of wound care products and equipment
• Maintain current knowledge of wound care and ostomy products, safety practices, emergency procedures, and applicable clinical standards
• Participate in performance improvement activities, departmental projects, committee work, supply organization, and other duties that support high-quality patient care

Apply now to join this wound care travel nursing team in Bangor, Maine, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #526879. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Wound Care

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