Regional Wound Care Travel Nurse - MI

We are seeking a highly skilled and clinically strong Regional Wound Care Nurse (RN) to support operations across Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana. This role serves as a subject matter expert (SME) in wound care, providing hands-on clinical support, education, and program development across multiple sites. The ideal candidate combines deep clinical expertise with exceptional teaching and communication skills to elevate wound care practices and outcomes across the region. This opportunity allows you to build your own schedule full or part time. This is a 1099 Consultant role with heavy travel involved.

• Deliver in-person and virtual training programs to nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams
• Develop and implement wound care education materials, competencies, and best practice guidelines
• Mentor and coach clinical staff to improve wound care knowledge, documentation, and outcomes
• Lead root cause analysis and quality improvement initiatives related to wound care

• Standardize wound care protocols and documentation practices across the region
• Monitor wound care metrics, trends, and outcomes; provide actionable insights to leadership
• Partner with clinical and operational leaders to improve quality measures and reduce wound prevalence
• Support survey readiness and participate in regulatory audits as needed

• Work closely with DONs, administrators, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams
• Communicate clinical findings, risks, and recommendations clearly and effectively
• Act as a liaison between corporate clinical leadership and facility teams

• Travel regularly (up to 70–80%) across Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana to support multiple sites
• Flexibility to adjust schedule based on facility needs and priorities

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing (multi-state or ability to obtain licensure in MI, OH, and IN)
• Wound Care Certification preferred (e.g., WCC, CWCN, CWON)
• Minimum 3–5 years of wound care experience, preferably in post-acute care, SNF, or long-term care settings
• Strong working knowledge of wound care products, treatments, and regulatory requirements
• Proven experience in staff education, training, and clinical program development
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and manage a regional schedule effectively
• Proficiency in EMR systems and clinical documentation

• Ability to travel extensively by car and/or air
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform clinical assessments for extended periods
• Occasional lifting and repositioning of patients as required

This role is ideal for a clinically strong, highly communicative wound care professional who thrives in a dynamic, multi-site environment and is passionate about education and improving patient outcomes.

• Wound Care Subject Matter Expertise (SME)
• Clinical Teaching & Staff Development
• Communication & Influence
• Quality Improvement & Outcomes Management
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Adaptability in a Multi-Site Environment