Regional Wound Care Travel Nurse - CO

Limitlessli•Salida, CO

About The Position

At Limitlessli we specialize in recruiting, hiring, and managing high-caliber remote staff for dynamic and growing healthcare facilities. Leveraging our extensive global network, we connect clients with highly qualified professionals, offering tailored services to meet our clients' unique business needs. The Opportunity: We are seeking a highly skilled and clinically strong Regional Wound Care Nurse (RN) to support operations across Colorado. 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.

Requirements

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in Colorado
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

Nice To Haves

Wound Care Certification preferred (e.g., WCC, CWCN, CWON)

Responsibilities

Serve as the regional clinical expert on wound care, including assessment, staging, treatment planning, and ongoing management
Perform advanced wound assessments and provide recommendations aligned with evidence-based practices
Support facilities in managing complex wounds, pressure injuries, surgical wounds, and chronic ulcers
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and organizational wound care standards and protocols
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 Colorado to support multiple sites
Flexibility to adjust schedule based on facility needs and priorities