Location: Wilmington, NC

Start Date: 03-30-2026

End Date: 06-29-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Day)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $53 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Assess and manage complex wounds and ostomies using evidence-based practice, including wound vac therapy and conservative debridement
• Perform thorough ulcer and skin integrity assessments (Braden scale, neuropathic and peripheral arterial evaluations, tunneling/undermining assessments)
• Provide ostomy care and management for colostomy, ileostomy, loop, double-barrel and mucous fistula patients, including equipment selection
• Deliver compassionate patient- and family-centered teaching about wound care, ostomy self-care, and infection prevention
• Document care accurately and efficiently in EPIC, and communicate changes using SBAR
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans
• Perform and interpret relevant procedures and measurements (e.g., ABI) and obtain wound cultures as indicated
• Maintain strict infection control and isolation precautions while promoting patient safety and comfort

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in wound and ostomy care (explicit requirement)
• Active RN licensure appropriate for practice in North Carolina (state licensure required)
• Required certifications: BLS and WCC or WOCN
• Traveler experience welcomed — first-time travelers accepted
• Experience in hospital and pediatric settings is required for this role
• Proficiency with Epic charting and SBAR communication
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccine not required per facility guideline
• Trauma experience preferred (Level I or II preferred); prior charge experience is a plus

Knowledge & Skills

• Advanced wound care: wound vac therapy, vacuum assisted closure, wound cultures, and complex dressing selection (alginates, foams, hydrocolloids, silver products)
• Debridement techniques: mechanical, sharp, autolytic and enzymatic approaches
• Ostomy management: colostomy/ileostomy care, pouch types (Kock, J-pouch), stoma variations and equipment selection
• Risk assessment tools: Braden scale and prevention risk assessment for adults and pediatrics
• Ulcer assessment & management: neuropathic, peripheral arterial, venous ulcers, staging (I–IV), ABI
• Symptom and comorbidity management: infection control, edema, nutrition/hypoalbuminemia awareness, pain and psychosocial support
• Tube feeding and site care: G-tube/J-tube knowledge
• Clinical communication and documentation: Epic, SBAR, clear interdisciplinary collaboration

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your move easy and stress-free
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so you can stay focused on care, not paperwork
• Flexible paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Professional development support, including reimbursement for specialty certifications
• A supportive team that values your expertise and work-life balance
• Referral bonus program — share the experience and earn rewards
• Dedicated recruiter and local clinical contacts to help you hit the ground running

Travel Perks: Explore Wilmington, NC

Wilmington is a coastal gem — think sandy afternoons at Wrightsville Beach or Carolina Beach, scenic walks along the Wilmington Riverwalk in historic downtown, and a dose of history aboard the USS North Carolina Battleship. Enjoy beautiful gardens at Airlie Gardens, family-friendly visits to Fort Fisher and its aquarium, and a lively local food and brewery scene. Weekend trips to nearby Myrtle Beach or the Cape Fear coast are easy, and outdoor options like sailing, paddleboarding, and coastal hiking make off days feel like mini-vacations.

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