Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Outpatient Wound Care position in Rapid City, SD, requiring wound care certification and a minimum of 2 years of experience.

Details

• Outpatient Wound Care unit at a Magnet-designated, Level II Trauma Center and teaching hospital
• Patient population includes a wide variety of wound types including diabetic foot wounds, vascular wounds, and pressure injuries across inpatient, outpatient, HBO, and ostomy settings
• Typical patient ratio is approximately 1 patient per hour, depending on case complexity
• Epic EMR used; candidates without Epic experience may require manager approval
• Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM with no nights, weekends, or major holidays
• May float between inpatient and outpatient wound care settings
• 13-week contract with 40 hours per week

Requirements

• Active RN license in South Dakota or a Compact state (SD license required)
• Current BLS certification required
• Wound care certification required; accepted certifying bodies include ABWM, NAWCO, and WOCNCB
• Ostomy certification (CWOCN) required for candidates pursuing the Wound/Ostomy role
• Minimum of 2 years of wound care experience required
• Proficiency in wound VACs, nurse-level debridement, ABIs, and cast cutting
• Completion of a board-approved nursing education program
• 2 professional references dated within the past year required for consideration
• DOB and SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Outpatient team is supported by 2 CNPs, additional RNs, 1 CNA, and a front desk scheduler; inpatient team is all-RN
• Unit orientation is 1–2 weeks
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Free parking is available on-site
• Work environment is described as tight-knit with a family feel and a high degree of autonomy
• First-time travelers may be considered if they have prior wound care experience
• Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• This facility is known to be traveler-friendly and frequently renews contracts