Description

American Traveler is hiring a Hyperbaric RN with UHMS-approved HBOT training and wound care certification for a day-shift position with no weekends.

Details

• Work in the Hyperbaric unit providing care to patients undergoing hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT)
• Operate and maintain hyperbaric chambers and ancillary equipment per UHMS and NFPA safety guidelines
• Serve as Wound Clinician providing preventive and supportive wound care in coordination with medical staff
• Patient ratio of 2:1
• Monday-Friday day shift schedule, 7:30 AM-4:00 PM, no weekends

Requirements

• Active RN license (MD or Compact) required at time of consideration, no exceptions
• Current certifications: ACLS and BLS required; CHT or CHRN preferred
• Completion of an approved UHMS 40-hour Hyperbaric Treatment training required
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Skilled in wound treatments and dressings including alginates, foams, hydrocolloids, hydrogels, enzymatic debriding agents, silver products, and wound vac therapy (preferred)
• Experience with casting preferred
• Knowledgeable in infection control, isolation precautions/PPE, patient/family teaching, and ulcer/prevention risk assessment tools

Additional Information

• Activate, operate, and perform routine cleansing of hyperbaric chambers and ancillary equipment
• Participate in emergency procedures and drills related to hyperbaric treatment
• Facility is smoke-free
• No radius rule for this facility; local candidates accepted at the same pay rate as travelers
• First-time travelers will be considered if candidate is an experienced HBO Clinician