Travel Nurse RN - Wound Care - $3,400 per week

Aptiva Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN specializing in Wound Care for an assignment in Brooklyn, New York. This is a 13-week travel position starting 08/10/2026, with 40 hours per week on an 8-hour day shift.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health assessments focused on wound, ostomy, and continence-related care. Perform focused physical assessments, develop plans of care based on diagnosis and individual client needs, and recommend treatments as appropriate.
• Assist with the development, revision, and evaluation of standards of care.
• Assess and document patient response to wound care, ostomy, continence, fistula, and complex wound treatments. Evaluate the quality and delivery of care provided by clinical staff.
• Work collaboratively with the healthcare team and make referrals to other disciplines as indicated.
• Teach, counsel, and assist individuals and families in assuming responsibility for the prevention of complications related to ostomies, wounds, or continence problems.
• Routinely provide comprehensive assessments of patients at risk for developing pressure injuries and initiate preventative measures.
• Participate in Unit/Department Quality Improvement and Hospital-Wide Q.I. activities, including Incidence, Prevalence Studies, and Nursing Quality.
• Provide culturally competent patient, family, and staff education consistent with cultural, ethnic, religious, and other belief systems.
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of data and information in accordance with patient rights policies.
• Perform other assigned tasks and be willing to float as needed.

Requirements

• Three to five (3-5) years of experience in healthcare, in addition to RN contracted labor requirements.
• Ability to fully utilize electronic record systems, equipment, and other healthcare and billing systems relevant to this position.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Active NYS Registered Nurse license.
• One of the following certifications:
  • Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON) issued by the WOCNCB; or
  • Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN) issued by the WOCNCB; or
  • Certified Wound Specialist (CWS) issued by the American Board of Wound Management (ABWM); or
  • Wound Care Certified Certification (WCC) issued by the National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy (NAWCO).
• Wound care certificate (required).

Benefits

• Referral bonus
• Weekly pay
• License and certification reimbursement
• Holiday Pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• Cancelation protection
• Medical benefits

About Aptiva Healthcare

Aptiva Healthcare is a Joint Commission accredited healthcare staffing agency recruiting Registered Nurses and Allied professionals nationwide for travel assignments and permanent positions. We prioritize securing high-paying assignments in desirable locations, often at award-winning facilities, with transparent and accurate contract handling.