Locum Tenens Wound Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Location: Alton, Illinois

Position Overview

Seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) specializing in wound care to fill an immediate coverage need at an established wound care clinic in Alton, Illinois.

Coverage is needed ASAP, with an anticipated start date of December 21, 2026. Temporary privileges may be available for providers with a clean credentialing file. This opportunity offers approximately 16 shifts per month, with the potential to transition into a full-time position.

Providers will work in a collaborative clinical environment with onsite specialty support and will not be expected to practice independently.

Schedule & Patient Volume

• Start Date: ASAP / Anticipated December 21, 2026
• Estimated Shifts: Approximately 16 shifts per month
• Schedule: Monday–Thursday
• Hours: 8:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Patient Volume: Approximately 15–20 patients per day
• Call: None
• Weekends: None
• Practice Setting: Established outpatient wound care clinic
• EMR: Epic

Clinical Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with acute and chronic wounds.
• Perform wound debridement.
• Develop and implement appropriate wound treatment plans.
• Collaborate with nursing and support staff to coordinate patient care.
• Complete clinical documentation and billing in a timely manner.
• Participate in quality improvement and compliance initiatives.
• Contribute to the development and growth of the wound care program.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with wound care experience.
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience.
• Previous wound care experience required.
• Experience performing wound debridement required.
• Strong understanding of wound treatment plans and care coordination.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Active Illinois license required.
• Board certification required for Nurse Practitioners.
• ACLS required.
• BLS required.
• DEA registration not required.
• Illinois Controlled Substance Registration (CSR) not required.
• Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) not accepted.

Onsite Specialties & Clinical Support

Providers will have access to onsite specialty support and collaboration with:

• General Surgery
• Vascular Surgery
• Neurology
• Pulmonology
• General Cardiology

Additional Opportunity Details

• Immediate coverage need.
• Temporary privileges may be considered for providers with a clean credentialing file.
• Collaborative practice environment with clinical support.
• Potential opportunity to transition into a full-time position.

Interested providers should have an active Illinois license and prior wound care and debridement experience.

What RecruitWell Provides:

• A+ rated malpractice insurance
• Weekly direct deposit
• 24/7 dedicated recruiter support
• Professional onboarding and credentialing
• Prepaid travel and lodging

RecruitWell's Core Values:

• Open communication
• Sense of urgency
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Driven to win
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