Highlights
Job Summary: The Wound Ostomy Nurse functions as a clinical resource for patients and staff regarding ostomy care, continence disorders, acute and chronic wounds, skin breakdown, and fistula management. Our dedication to superior service and tailored support guarantees that healthcare professionals receive the necessary assistance and resources to prosper in the dynamic and constantly shifting landscape of the healthcare industry.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Newport Beach, CA |
Description
Protouch Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Wound Care for a travel nursing job in Newport Beach, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Wound Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/02/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
About ProTouch Staffing
ProTouch Staffing is a premier healthcare staffing agency in the USA, dedicated to connecting healthcare professionals with opportunities that align with their skills, experience, and career goals. We support hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and home healthcare organizations by providing temporary, permanent, and travel staffing solutions. Our commitment to personalized support helps healthcare professionals and employers succeed in today's evolving healthcare landscape.
RN Wound Ostomy Nurse - Local Contract | Newport Beach, CA | 13 Weeks
ASAP Start!
Location: Newport Beach, CA 92660
Setting: Home Health & Hospice
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Position Type: Local Contract
Patient Coverage Area:
South Orange County (South OC)
Candidate must live within a 15-20 mile radius of the 92660 ZIP code
Mileage Reimbursement:
$0.76 per mile for field visits
Schedule:
Monday - Friday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
40 hours per week
No guaranteed hours
Must Have Requirements:
Active California RN license
Wound and Ostomy Certification required
CWON Certification or ability to obtain prior to start
Wound and ostomy care experience
EPIC charting experience required
Current BLS certification
Reliable transportation required
Preferred Experience:
Home Health experience preferred
Job Summary:
The Wound Ostomy Nurse functions as a clinical resource for patients and staff regarding ostomy care, continence disorders, acute and chronic wounds, skin breakdown, and fistula management. This role provides direct wound and ostomy care, patient and family education, and staff instruction.
The nurse assists with evaluating skin integrity, wound care products, and equipment while providing educational programs, in-services, and bedside teaching to support quality patient outcomes.
Required Skills & Experience:
Minimum of four (4) years of clinical nursing experience
Preferred: Two (2) years of wound and ostomy care experience
Strong initiative and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of infection control and patient safety protocols
Effective oral and written communication skills
Strong clinical knowledge, patient counseling skills, and professional judgment
Ability to build trust and accountability in professional relationships
Proficiency with technology and equipment related to wound and ostomy care
Ability to travel for field visits
Ability to demonstrate innovation and maintain customer satisfaction
Education Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
Required Certifications & Licensure:
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California, active and in good standing
Wound and Ostomy Certification
Current BLS Certification
Protouch Staffing Job ID #PROTOUCHEXT-87611. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About Protouch Staffing
Protouch Staffing stands out as a premier healthcare staffing agency, committed to pairing healthcare workers with positions that perfectly match their qualifications, experiences, and career aspirations. Emphasizing quality and dependability, Protouch Staffing caters to an extensive array of healthcare settings, such as hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities. Our dedication to superior service and tailored support guarantees that healthcare professionals receive the necessary assistance and resources to prosper in the dynamic and constantly shifting landscape of the healthcare industry.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Vision benefits
- Weekly pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Dental benefits
- Referral bonus
- Holiday Pay
- Sick pay
- Retention bonus