Job Summary:
The Full-Time Traveling Wound Care Nurse provides skilled, evidence-based wound care services under the direction and supervision of a licensed Mid-Level Provider (NP/PA) and collaborating physician, in accordance with company policies and applicable state and federal regulations.
The primary objective of this role is to deliver safe, ethical wound care while maintaining strict adherence to the scope of practice. This position requires flexibility, travel readiness, strong communication, and collaborative clinical decision-making.
This is a salaried, full-time role that includes travel and coverage responsibilities as part of the compensation structure.
Core Principles & Professional Standards
First duty is to do no harm
Act as a patient advocate at all times
Deliver ethical, safe, and evidence-based wound care
Recognize scope limitations and escalate care appropriately
Maintain collaborative communication with supervising licensed providers
Understand that coordination with a licensed provider is mandatory, as clinical decisions impact the supervising provider’s license
Practice strictly within the scope permitted by individual licensure (LVN, LPN, or RN)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Care & Patient Management
Travel to assigned patient locations and see patients at least once weekly, or as clinically indicated
Maintain an average productivity target of approximately 20 patients per week
Perform comprehensive wound assessments within the individual scope of practice
Document wound characteristics, including size, depth, drainage, tissue type, and surrounding skin
Perform non-sharp wound care treatments in accordance with established treatment plans
Implement wound dressing changes per mid-level orders
Monitor for signs of infection, ischemia, deterioration, or complications
Escalate all clinical concerns to the supervising mid-level provider
No sharp debridement procedures are permitted unless specifically authorized within the RN/LVN/LPN scope and company policy
Order DME
Prescribe antibiotics
Initiate new wound orders without mid-level collaboration
All escalations must be collaborative and clearly documented
Care Coordination & Collaboration
Coordinate care with the supervising NP/PA prior to:
Treatment plan changes
Escalations
Suspected infections
Worsening wounds
Communicate effectively with:
Patients and caregivers
Home health agencies
Skilled nursing facilities
Primary care providers
Serve as an extension of the supervising licensed provider while recognizing scope boundaries
Understand that all clinical coordination protects both patient safety and the supervising provider’s license
Documentation & Communication
Complete all SOAP notes on the same day of service by 9:00 PM PST
Maintain accurate, compliant, and detailed documentation
Respond daily to:
Company email
Internal chat messages
Medical record requests
Document mileage and visit activity per company policy
Notify scheduling and leadership of any barriers to completing visits
Travel & Coverage Expectations
This is a traveling clinical role within California.
Clinicians must be able and willing to:
Must be willing and able to travel to any assigned coverage area based on operational needs
Travel to additional regions as operationally required
Provide coverage support when requested
Mileage reimbursement, flights, hotels, and approved travel-related expenses will be reimbursed per company policy.
Flexibility and availability are required as part of full-time salaried expectations.
Compliance & Professional Responsibilities
Maintain an active, unrestricted nursing license (LVN, LPN, or RN as applicable)
Practice strictly within the scope of licensure
No independent prescribing
No independent DME ordering
No sharp debridement unless specifically authorized under licensure and company policy
Participate in required training and quality improvement initiatives
Maintain professionalism in all patient and agency interactions
Provide timely notification of planned or unplanned time off to ensure continuity of care
Work Schedule
Full-Time
Monday–Friday
Typical clinical hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Actual schedule may vary based on patient volume and coverage needs
Primary Goal of the Role
To deliver safe, compliant, and collaborative wound care while supporting supervising licensed providers, maintaining patient continuity, and contributing to operational stability across regions.