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Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
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Hours: 40 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Outpatient Wound Care position in Rapid City, SD, requiring wound care certification and a minimum of 2 years of experience.
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Outpatient Wound Care unit at a Magnet-designated, Level II Trauma Center and teaching hospital
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Patient population includes a wide variety of wound types including diabetic foot wounds, vascular wounds, and pressure injuries across inpatient, outpatient, HBO, and ostomy settings
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Typical patient ratio is approximately 1 patient per hour, depending on case complexity
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Epic EMR used; candidates without Epic experience may require manager approval
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Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM with no nights, weekends, or major holidays
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May float between inpatient and outpatient wound care settings
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13-week contract with 40 hours per week
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Active RN license in South Dakota or a Compact state (SD license required)
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Current BLS certification required
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Wound care certification required; accepted certifying bodies include ABWM, NAWCO, and WOCNCB
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Ostomy certification (CWOCN) required for candidates pursuing the Wound/Ostomy role
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Minimum of 2 years of wound care experience required
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Proficiency in wound VACs, nurse-level debridement, ABIs, and cast cutting
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Completion of a board-approved nursing education program
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2 professional references dated within the past year required for consideration
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DOB and SSN required for consideration
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Outpatient team is supported by 2 CNPs, additional RNs, 1 CNA, and a front desk scheduler; inpatient team is all-RN
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Unit orientation is 1–2 weeks
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Navy blue scrubs required
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Free parking is available on-site
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Work environment is described as tight-knit with a family feel and a high degree of autonomy
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First-time travelers may be considered if they have prior wound care experience
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Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
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This facility is known to be traveler-friendly and frequently renews contracts
