ICU | RN | 8-Week Travel Contract – Riverside, CA

GHR Healthcare; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Matching

Healthcare

Dental and Vision

Job summary

GHR Healthcare is seeking a Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in wound and ostomy care for an 8-week assignment in Riverside, CA. The role focuses on evidence-based care for patients with complex wounds and ostomies within a focused clinical team.

Position details include 8-hour day shifts from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 40 hours per week, start on October 7, 2026 and end December 4, 2026, with 1 opening.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of recent full-time nursing experience within the last 3 years.
• Active California RN license and BLS certification.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred; CWOCN/CWCN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and document complex wounds and ostomy sites.
• Develop individualized wound and ostomy care plans.
• Provide wound treatments and dressing changes.
• Educate patients and caregivers on wound care techniques.
• Coordinate care with ICU team and other specialists.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Promote safe, patient-centered ICU nursing practice.

Skills

Wound care

Ostomy care

Nursing

BLS certified

Patient education

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Education

Accredited nursing program

BSN preferred

Job description

ICU | RN | 8-Week Travel Contract – Riverside, CA

Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Wound & Ostomy Care

Travel ICU Registered Nurse opportunity in Riverside, California, for an experienced wound and ostomy care specialist seeking a rewarding nursing assignment. Join a focused clinical team and provide evidence-based care for patients with complex wounds and ostomies in the welcoming Inland Empire community. This travel nursing job is ideal for a compassionate RN committed to patient education, clinical excellence, and high-quality outcomes.

• Location: Riverside, California (Inland Empire)
• Position: ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Wound/Ostomy Care
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,370–$2,500
• Start Date: October 7, 2026
• End Date: December 4, 2026
• Duration: Approximately 8 weeks
• Schedule: 8-hour day shifts, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Hours: 40 hours per week, typically five 8-hour shifts
• Openings: 1

ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent full-time equivalent nursing experience within the last 3 years
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Active Registered Nurse license valid in California
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Strong clinical knowledge of wound assessment, wound treatment, skin integrity, and ostomy care
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a related field preferred
• CWOCN or CWCN certification preferred
• Excellent communication, clinical judgment, patient education, and care coordination skills

Wound and Ostomy Care Nurse Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and document complex wounds, skin integrity, and ostomy sites
• Develop and implement individualized wound care and ostomy management plans
• Provide evidence-based wound treatments, dressing changes, and ongoing reassessments
• Educate patients and caregivers on wound prevention, ostomy management, and home care techniques
• Collaborate with nurses, providers, rehabilitation professionals, and other members of the critical care team
• Recognize changes in patient condition and communicate concerns promptly
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and support continuity of care
• Promote safe, compassionate, and patient-centered ICU nursing practice

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.