Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Wound Care Needed in CA

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Wound Care Nurse Practitioner for a 4-day assignment in California, commencing Apr 3, 2026. This role involves a mobile provider model focusing on home visits and travel between skilled nursing, long-term care, and post-acute rehab facilities. The schedule guarantees a minimum of 5 hours of pay per day, where you will perform comprehensive wound assessments and manage various complex wound types for patients with diverse chronic conditions.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform comprehensive wound assessments including staging (pressure injuries stages 1–4, unstageable, deep tissue injuries), measurements (length, width, depth), and etiology identification.
• Conduct photographic documentation for tracking wound progression.
• Evaluate skin integrity and identify signs of infection, necrosis, or delayed healing.
• Treat typical wound types such as pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, venous stasis ulcers, arterial ulcers, surgical wounds, traumatic wounds, skin tears, and infected chronic wounds.
• Collaborate closely with Directors of Nursing, facility nurses, attending physicians, interdisciplinary care teams, and rehab staff.
• Practice independently within a care team collaboration model.

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

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