Registered Nurse (RN) - Hyperbaric Medicine and Wound Care

About the role

The Hyperbaric Wound Department at Aurora BayCare Medical Center delivers comprehensive wound‑care services to a diverse patient population ranging from pediatric to geriatric. The collaborative team of Registered Nurses and Hyperbaric Technicians provides safe, evidence‑based care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Services include dressing changes, wound vac placement and re‑dressings, multilayer wraps, casting, wound debridement, transcutaneous oxygen monitoring (TCOM), and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Team members work in a fast‑paced, supportive environment where interdisciplinary communication and patient‑centered care are essential to optimizing healing outcomes. New hires must complete a wound‑care class and obtain wound certification by the end of the first year, and complete a hyperbaric class and obtain hyperbaric certification by the end of the second year.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process, delivering safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Apply evidence‑based practice and clinical decision‑making while communicating compassionately with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Lead efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum of care.
• Perform wound‑related treatments and procedures such as dressing changes, wound vac placement, multilayer wraps, casting, wound debridement, TCOM monitoring, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
• Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to regulatory and accreditation requirements.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
• Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Wound‑care experience; certification in a wound specialty is preferred.
• Ability to complete wound‑care class and obtain wound certification within the first year of hire.
• Ability to complete hyperbaric class and obtain hyperbaric certification within the second year of employment.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, lifting, squatting, bending, reaching above shoulders, and twisting throughout the workday.
• Lift up to 50 lb from floor to waist, lift up to 20 lb overhead, and carry up to 40 lb a reasonable distance.
• Push/pull with 30 lb of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lb with a second person present.
• Use foot pedals on carts or machines as required.
• Potential exposure to chemical and hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, and communicable disease; protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.
• Functional speech, vision, hearing, and fine‑motor skills for IV insertion and other procedures.
• Operate all equipment necessary to perform job duties.

About This Location

Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin, is a full‑service tertiary‑care hospital that is a joint venture of Aurora Health Care and BayCare Clinic. The nationally recognized health‑care provider is committed to high‑quality care using the latest medical technology to help people live fully. The hospital is nationally ranked for adult specialties, and its maternity care has earned national recognition. Advocate Health’s nursing culture emphasizes purpose, compassion, boldness, innovation, inclusivity, and continuous improvement, encouraging nurses to shape the future of health through bedside care, community work, research, and education.