First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Wound Care for a travel nursing job in Boston, Massachusetts.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Wound Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/02/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, rotating
- Employment Type: Travel
Registered Nurse – Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (RN Wound Care)
Order ID: MGB-29775
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks (11/02/2026 – 01/31/2027)
Shift Matrix:Day Shift | 07:00 – 17:30 (4x10-Hour Rotating Shifts)
- Work Schedule: 40 guaranteed hours per week (4x10-Hour Day Shifts, rotating days).
- On-Call Requirement: No call.
- Guaranteed Hours: 40 Hours Per Week
Absolute Minimum Qualifications & Departmental Hardstops:
- Licensure Mandate: Active, unencumbered Massachusetts State RN License held in hand at submission.
- Certification Hardstop: Mandatory CWOCN (Certified Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse) OR CWON (Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse) certification required at submission.
- Experience Baseline: Minimum 2+ years of recent inpatient specialty wound, ostomy, and continence nursing care in an acute tertiary academic hospital setting.
- Mandatory Certifications: Active AHA BLS.
- EHR Proficiency: Mandatory Epic EMR experience.
- Schedule Commitment: Must commit to 4x10-hour rotating day shifts (07:00 – 17:30).
Job Summary & Clinical Scope
A Hospital in Boston, MA is seeking two highly specialized, board-certified Wound Ostomy Registered Nurses (RN Wound Care) for 13-week assignments in Nursing Wound Ostomy Continence (BW3416 / SO00007264). Operating as clinical nurse specialists across a major academic medical center, the CWOCN/CWON will deliver expert acute wound care management, complex ostomy care/stoma marking, continence management, and clinical consultation.
- Inpatient Wound Care Management: Perform advanced wound assessments, complex dressing changes, negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT/VAC) management, and topical wound agent selection for surgical wounds, pressure injuries, and vascular ulcers.
- Ostomy Care & Patient Stoma Education: Direct pre-operative stoma site marking, post-operative pouching system selection, stoma complication management, and comprehensive self-care education for new colostomy, ileostomy, and urostomy patients.
- Continence & Skin Integrity Protocols: Formulate evidence-based skin breakdown prevention plans, manage moisture-associated skin damage (MASD), and advise nursing staff on complex incontinence management.
- Clinical Consultation & Interdisciplinary Care: Provide expert clinical consultation to attending physicians, surgical teams, and unit nurses across adult inpatient acute care and ICU units.
Department & Facility Details
- Department Setting: Nursing Wound Ostomy Continence (Department BW3416 / SO00007264) / House-wide Consultative Service.
Order ID: MGB-29775 Contract Duration: 13 Weeks (11/02/2026 – 01/31/2027) Shift Matrix: Day Shift | 07:00 – 17:30 (4x10-Hour Rotating Shifts)
About First Connect Health
At First Connect Health, we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.
By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.
But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because:
- ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.
- ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.
- ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.
- ✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step.
When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.
Benefits
- Sick pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Weekly pay
- Referral bonus