Travel Nurse RN - Wound​/Ostomy - in Tacoma, WA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Wound/Ostomy Location: Tacoma, WA Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc. Pay: $2,400 to $2,500 per week Shift Information: Days - 4 days x 10 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP

Travel Nurse Source  is working with United Health Care Staffing, Inc. to find a qualified Wound/Ostomy RN in Tacoma, Washington, 98430!

Inpatient Wound & Ostomy RN | Tacoma, WA | Days | No Weekends

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Wound & Ostomy RN to join a specialized inpatient care team in Tacoma, WA. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a collaborative, consult-based role focused on advanced wound care and patient outcomes across multiple facilities.

• Title: Inpatient Wound & Ostomy RN
• Location: Tacoma, WA (98405)
• Shift: Days – 4x10-hour shifts
• Schedule: Monday – Friday (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Weekend Requirement: None
• Holiday Requirement: None
• Call Requirement: None

• No weekends or holidays – great work-life balance
• Work in a specialized wound care role with strong clinical impact
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across multiple hospitals
• Gain experience with advanced wound care technologies

• Inpatient wound care across:
  • St. Clare
  • St. Elizabeth
  • St. Frances
  • St. Anthony
  • St. Anne

(Floating required between facilities as needed – may be planned in advance)

• Department: Wound Care
• Team Structure: 3–4 RNs on team
• Patient Volume: 5–15 patients/day (varies with consults)

• Perform comprehensive wound and ostomy assessments
• Develop and implement individualized care plans
• Manage complex wounds including ostomies, fistulas, and ulcers
• Provide consults and clinical recommendations to care teams
• Coordinate care, supplies, and discharge planning
• Document care, including photo documentation (device provided)
• Educate patients, families, and staff on wound care management
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve outcomes

• Ostomies & draining wounds (~25%)
• Pressure injuries
• Vascular & arterial wounds
• Diabetic ulcers
• Post-surgical wounds & trauma
• Skin breakdown due to incontinence
• Wound VAC therapy (Smith & Nephew systems)

• Active WA RN License
• BLS Certification
• CWON (Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse) – REQUIRED
  (WOCN / WCC via NAWCO acceptable based on certification type)

• Strong experience in wound care and ostomy management
• Travel experience not required
• Ability to work independently and manage consult-based workflow

• Floating: Required across multiple facilities
• Dress Code: No specific scrub color
• Orientation: Includes facility orientation + preceptor support + documentation training
• Equipment: Smith & Nephew wound vac systems

• Detail-oriented with strong clinical assessment skills
• Excellent communication and patient education abilities
• Comfortable working across multiple inpatient settings
• Passionate about wound care excellence and patient outcomes

✨ Join a dedicated wound care team and make a meaningful difference in patient healing and recovery—apply today!

About United Health Care Staffing, Inc.

"Better Pay" and "Zero Headaches" and Ready to love your scrubs again?

At United Health Care Staffing, we don’t just fill shifts; we fulfill bucket lists. Since 2004, we’ve been the ultimate career wingman for nurses, therapists, and allied health pros who crave better pay, real flexibility, and zero administrative headaches.

We believe you are a human, not just a headcount. Whether you are chasing travel adventures across the U.S. or seeking the perfect local placement, we handle the gritty logistics so you can focus on saving lives (and actually enjoying your days off).

Join the team where "Heart meets Tech"—and get the VIP career treatment you deserve.

BLS Certification, WOCN, Wound Care Certified (WCC) via NAWCO

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