Lucrative Wound Care Locums in Alton, IL
Updated 11/05/26
Alton, Illinois, United States
Nurse Practitioner
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Job description
Job description
Wound Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Locum Tenens – Alton, IL
Position Overview
Seeking an experienced Wound Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) for a locum tenens opportunity in Alton, Illinois, beginning December 21, 2026, or as soon as available.
The provider will deliver comprehensive wound care services in an outpatient clinic, including the evaluation and treatment of acute and chronic wounds, wound debridement, treatment planning, and ongoing patient management.
This opportunity supports the expansion of wound care services and offers the potential to transition into a permanent full-time position.
Compensation:
$110/hr
Assignment Details
Specialty: Wound Care
Provider Type: Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Location: Alton, IL
Coverage Type: Locum Tenens
Start Date: December 21, 2026 / ASAP
Duration: Ongoing
Position Type: Full-Time / Part-Time Considered
Practice Setting: Outpatient Wound Care Clinic
Coverage Reason: Program Growth
EMR: Epic
Call Requirements: None
Permanent Opportunity: Potential for Full-Time Conversion
Schedule
Workdays: Monday–Thursday
Shift Hours: 8:15 AM–4:00 PM
Estimated Shifts: 16 Per Month
Weekend Coverage: None
Call: None
Schedule Availability: Required at Submission
Patient Population / Volume
Average Patient Volume: Approximately 15–20 Patients Per Day
Patients With Acute Wounds
Patients With Chronic or Nonhealing Wounds
Patients Requiring Wound Debridement
Patients Requiring Ongoing Wound Management
Patients Requiring Coordinated Specialty Care
Clinical Responsibilities
Evaluate and Treat Patients With Acute and Chronic Wounds
Perform Comprehensive Wound Assessments
Conduct Wound Debridement Procedures
Develop Individualized Wound Treatment Plans
Monitor Wound Healing and Treatment Progress
Provide Ongoing Wound Management and Follow-Up Care
Coordinate Patient Care With Nursing and Support Staff
Collaborate With Surgical and Medical Specialists
Educate Patients on Wound Care and Treatment Plans
Maintain Accurate and Timely Documentation in Epic
Complete Required Clinical Documentation and Billing
Participate in Quality Improvement and Compliance Initiatives
Support the Development and Growth of Wound Care Services
Required Clinical Skills
Acute and Chronic Wound Management
Wound Assessment and Evaluation
Wound Debridement
Wound Treatment Planning
Management of Nonhealing Wounds
Wound Healing Monitoring
Patient Education and Follow-Up Care
Multidisciplinary Care Coordination
Clinical Documentation and Compliance
Clinical Environment / Support
Outpatient Wound Care Clinic
Collaborative Practice Environment
Nursing and Clinical Support Staff
On-Site Specialty Support Includes:
General Surgery
Vascular Surgery
Neurology
Pulmonology
General Cardiology
Epic EMR
No Solo Provider Coverage
No Weekend or Call Responsibilities
Requirements
Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner – Required
Active Illinois Nurse Practitioner License – Required
Minimum 1 Year of Clinical Experience – Required
At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Wound Care – Preferred
Wound Care Experience – Required
Experience Performing Wound Debridement – Required
ACLS Certification – Required
BLS Certification – Required
Strong Understanding of Wound Treatment Planning
Experience Coordinating Multidisciplinary Patient Care
Excellent Communication and Collaboration Skills
Ability to Work in an Outpatient Wound Care Setting
Epic EMR Experience Preferred
DEA Registration – Not Required
Illinois CSR – Not Required
Submission Requirements
Updated Curriculum Vitae
Nurse Practitioner Board Certification
Active Illinois NP License
ACLS and BLS Certifications
Documentation of Wound Care Experience
Confirmation of Wound Debridement Proficiency
Relevant Clinical Experience
Confirmation of Schedule Availability
Earliest Available Start Date
Credentialing
Estimated Timeframe: 60 Days
Full Privileges Available
Temporary Privileges May Be Considered
Clean Credentialing File Preferred for Temporary Privileges
Active Illinois NP License Required
Board Certification Required
ACLS and BLS Certifications Required
Clinical Experience Verification Required
Position Overview
Seeking an experienced Wound Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) for a locum tenens opportunity in Alton, Illinois, beginning December 21, 2026, or as soon as available.
The provider will deliver comprehensive wound care services in an outpatient clinic, including the evaluation and treatment of acute and chronic wounds, wound debridement, treatment planning, and ongoing patient management.
This opportunity supports the expansion of wound care services and offers the potential to transition into a permanent full-time position.
Compensation:
$110/hr
Assignment Details
Specialty: Wound Care
Provider Type: Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Location: Alton, IL
Coverage Type: Locum Tenens
Start Date: December 21, 2026 / ASAP
Duration: Ongoing
Position Type: Full-Time / Part-Time Considered
Practice Setting: Outpatient Wound Care Clinic
Coverage Reason: Program Growth
EMR: Epic
Call Requirements: None
Permanent Opportunity: Potential for Full-Time Conversion
Schedule
Workdays: Monday–Thursday
Shift Hours: 8:15 AM–4:00 PM
Estimated Shifts: 16 Per Month
Weekend Coverage: None
Call: None
Schedule Availability: Required at Submission
Patient Population / Volume
Average Patient Volume: Approximately 15–20 Patients Per Day
Patients With Acute Wounds
Patients With Chronic or Nonhealing Wounds
Patients Requiring Wound Debridement
Patients Requiring Ongoing Wound Management
Patients Requiring Coordinated Specialty Care
Clinical Responsibilities
Evaluate and Treat Patients With Acute and Chronic Wounds
Perform Comprehensive Wound Assessments
Conduct Wound Debridement Procedures
Develop Individualized Wound Treatment Plans
Monitor Wound Healing and Treatment Progress
Provide Ongoing Wound Management and Follow-Up Care
Coordinate Patient Care With Nursing and Support Staff
Collaborate With Surgical and Medical Specialists
Educate Patients on Wound Care and Treatment Plans
Maintain Accurate and Timely Documentation in Epic
Complete Required Clinical Documentation and Billing
Participate in Quality Improvement and Compliance Initiatives
Support the Development and Growth of Wound Care Services
Required Clinical Skills
Acute and Chronic Wound Management
Wound Assessment and Evaluation
Wound Debridement
Wound Treatment Planning
Management of Nonhealing Wounds
Wound Healing Monitoring
Patient Education and Follow-Up Care
Multidisciplinary Care Coordination
Clinical Documentation and Compliance
Clinical Environment / Support
Outpatient Wound Care Clinic
Collaborative Practice Environment
Nursing and Clinical Support Staff
On-Site Specialty Support Includes:
General Surgery
Vascular Surgery
Neurology
Pulmonology
General Cardiology
Epic EMR
No Solo Provider Coverage
No Weekend or Call Responsibilities
Requirements
Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner – Required
Active Illinois Nurse Practitioner License – Required
Minimum 1 Year of Clinical Experience – Required
At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Wound Care – Preferred
Wound Care Experience – Required
Experience Performing Wound Debridement – Required
ACLS Certification – Required
BLS Certification – Required
Strong Understanding of Wound Treatment Planning
Experience Coordinating Multidisciplinary Patient Care
Excellent Communication and Collaboration Skills
Ability to Work in an Outpatient Wound Care Setting
Epic EMR Experience Preferred
DEA Registration – Not Required
Illinois CSR – Not Required
Submission Requirements
Updated Curriculum Vitae
Nurse Practitioner Board Certification
Active Illinois NP License
ACLS and BLS Certifications
Documentation of Wound Care Experience
Confirmation of Wound Debridement Proficiency
Relevant Clinical Experience
Confirmation of Schedule Availability
Earliest Available Start Date
Credentialing
Estimated Timeframe: 60 Days
Full Privileges Available
Temporary Privileges May Be Considered
Clean Credentialing File Preferred for Temporary Privileges
Active Illinois NP License Required
Board Certification Required
ACLS and BLS Certifications Required
Clinical Experience Verification Required
By applying you agree to our Terms of Service