Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Wound Care Needed in WA

Job Description

We are actively seeking an experienced Wound Care Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day assignment with our client in WA, commencing Mar 2, 2026. This role involves providing essential hospital based wound care, managing a diverse patient population presenting with diabetic foot ulcers, venous stasis ulcers, pressure ulcers, and various surgical dehiscence's and open surgical wounds. The successful candidate will be proficient in performing procedures such as debridement, incision and drainage, negative pressure wound therapy, bone biopsies, total contact casting, and compression wrapping. Additional duties include managing long-term IV antibiotics for osteomyelitis and identifying and supervising candidates for hyperbaric oxygen therapy, typically working 8-hour shifts.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Serve as a certified wound care and hyperbaric specialist for hospital based wound care.
• Manage patient cases primarily involving diabetic foot ulcers, venous stasis ulcers, pressure ulcers, surgical dehiscence's, and open surgical wounds.
• Perform debridement procedures.
• Execute incision and drainage (I & D) procedures.
• Apply Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT).
• Conduct bone biopsies.
• Apply total contact casting.
• Perform compression wrapping.
• Manage long-term IV antibiotics for the treatment of osteomyelitis.
• Identify candidates for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBO) and supervise HBO.
• Order and interpret ABIs, TCOM, vascular ultrasounds, and x-rays.
• Make appropriate referrals to specialties such as vascular surgery, general surgery, podiatry, and orthotics/prosthetics specialists.
• Manage patient volumes of 10-18, sometimes with additional 1-3 HBO patients, and occasional inpatient/ER consults.

Additional Information

• Required Board Certifications: Certified Wound Care Associate (CWCA)
• EMR: Cerner

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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