Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Wound Care for a travel nursing job in Brooklyn, New York.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Wound Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/25/2026
- Duration: 14 weeks
- 37.5 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Wound Care. The position conducts comprehensive assessments and develops individualized plans of care for patients with wounds, ostomies, continence concerns, fistulas, and pressure-injury risks. Responsibilities include patient and family education, staff development, care coordination, quality improvement, and evaluation of treatment outcomes.
Job Details
- Schedule: Day shifts with 7.5-hour shifts and a minimum of 37.5 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications:
- Two years of medical-surgical nursing experience.
- Wound and colostomy care experience.
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing program.
- New York State (NYS) Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Primary-source verification of the Registered Professional Nurse license and registration through the New York State Education Department (NYSED).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Current certification in one of the following:
- Certified Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse (CWOCN) issued by the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB).
- Certified Wound, Ostomy Nurse (CWON) issued by the WOCNCB.
- Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN) issued by the WOCNCB.
- Certified Wound Specialist (CWS) issued by the American Board of Wound Management (ABWM).
- Wound Care Certified (WCC) certification issued by the National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy (NAWCO).
- Additional Information:
- Conducts focused health assessment interviews and physical assessments related to wound, ostomy, and continence care.
- Develops, revises, and evaluates standards of care, treatment plans, supplies, technology, and equipment.
- Assesses and documents patient responses to wound, ostomy, continence, fistula, and complex-wound treatments.
- Evaluates care delivery and collaborates with the healthcare team, including referrals to other disciplines when indicated.
- Educates patients, families, and staff regarding prevention of complications and evidence-based wound care practices.
- Provides new-employee orientation, in-service education, and continuing education programs.
- Initiates preventative measures for patients at risk of developing pressure injuries.
- Communicates and escalates clinical, ethical, and conflict-resolution concerns.
- Participates in unit, department, and organization-wide quality-improvement activities.
- Provides culturally competent education consistent with individual belief systems.
- Maintains patient data security and confidentiality in accordance with patient rights policies.
- Identifies community resources and assists patients in accessing appropriate services.
- Supports management of rented clinical equipment, including specialty beds and negative-pressure devices.
- Assignment dates: 11/25/2026 through 02/27/2027.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1349235. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 37.5 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Wound Care
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus