Wound Care Nurse

Job Title:

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Wound Care (Travel Required)

Location:

Texas (San Antonio, Houston, West Texas, and surrounding areas)
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation:
Competitive pay + reimbursed travel expenses

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and dependable Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our growing wound care team. This position requires immediate availability and frequent travel to long-term care and skilled nursing facilities throughout Texas. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, providing high-quality patient care, and traveling extensively throughout the week.

All approved travel expenses will be fully reimbursed in addition to your competitive compensation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide wound care treatments and nursing services under the direction of the supervising provider.
• Perform patient assessments and monitor wound healing progress.
• Accurately document treatments, observations, and patient responses.
• Collaborate with physicians, facility staff, patients, and families to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain wound care supplies, equipment, and treatment areas.
• Adhere to all clinical protocols, infection control standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Travel to assigned facilities throughout Texas as scheduled.

Requirements

• Current and active Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license - required.
• Immediate availability to begin working.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly, including at least 4 days per week with overnight stays as needed.
• Strong clinical assessment, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience in wound care, long-term care, skilled nursing, or post-acute care preferred.
• Current BLS certification required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Wound care experience.
• Experience working in nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, or long-term care facilities.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining excellent patient care standards.

Qualified candidates with immediate availability and the ability to travel are strongly encouraged to apply.