Wound Care Nurse Practitioner – Locum Opportunity – Alton, IL – $110/hr

We are seeking an experienced Wound Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) for a locum tenens opportunity in Alton, Illinois, starting December 21, 2026, or sooner.

Position Details:

• Start Date: December 21, 2026 / ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 8:15 AM–4:00 PM
• Volume: Approximately 15–20 patients per day
• Setting: Outpatient Wound Care Clinic
• EMR: Epic
• Call/Weekends: None
• Coverage: Full-time preferred; part-time considered

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and manage acute and chronic wounds.
• Perform wound assessments and debridement procedures.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and monitor healing progress.
• Provide follow-up care and patient education.
• Coordinate care with nursing staff, general surgery, vascular surgery, and other specialists.
• Complete clinical documentation and billing in Epic.

Requirements:

• Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner.
• Active Illinois NP license.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience.
• Wound care experience and debridement proficiency.
• ACLS and BLS certifications.
• At least 2 years of wound care experience preferred.
• Epic experience preferred.

Additional Opportunity

This position is supporting program growth, with potential to transition into a permanent full-time role.

Credentialing is approximately 60 days, with temporary privileges potentially available for candidates with a clean credentialing file.

Interested in exploring this opportunity?

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