Job Title:
Travel Nurse RN - Wound/Ostomy - $2,500 to $2,600 per week in Tacoma, WA
Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Tacoma, WA
Created: 2026-05-11
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Registered Nurse (RN) | Wound/Ostomy Location: Tacoma, WA Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc. Pay: $2,500 to $2,600 per week Shift Information: Days - 4 days x 10 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with United Health Care Staffing, Inc. to find a qualified Wound/Ostomy RN in Tacoma, Washington, 98430!? Inpatient Wound & Ostomy RN ? Location: Tacoma (98405)? Pay: $2,600/week? Shift: Days | 4x10s (Monday–Friday, ~8 AM – 5 PM)? Duration: 13 Weeks (extension possible) ✨ Specialize in Advanced Wound Care We are seeking an experienced Wound & Ostomy Care RN to join a collaborative inpatient team providing specialized care across multiple facilities. This role is ideal for nurses with strong expertise in wound management, ostomy care, and patient education. ? Unit Overview Department: Wound Care (Inpatient) Patient Load: 5–15 patients/day (based on consults) Team: 3–4 Wound Care RNs Coverage: Multiple hospitals within the system ? Key Responsibilities Perform comprehensive wound and ostomy assessments Manage and coordinate wound care treatment plans Provide consults and recommendations to care teams Treat conditions including: Ostomies, fistulas, draining wounds Pressure, vascular, arterial & diabetic ulcers Surgical and trauma-related wounds Manage wound vac therapy (Smith & Nephew) Educate patients and staff on wound care and prevention Handle documentation, billing, and discharge planning Use mobile devices for photo documentation ? Patient Population Skin/tissue integrity issues Incontinence-related skin conditions Post-surgical and trauma wounds Chronic wound patients ✅ Requirements Active Washington RN License – Required BLS Certification – Required CWON (Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse) – Required Wound Care Certification (WCC via NAWCO) – Preferred Strong experience in inpatient wound care Travel experience – Not required ? Schedule & Details Monday–Friday schedule (no weekends!) No call or holiday requirement Floating: May cover multiple facilities (planned in advance) Orientation: System-wide + preceptor support ? Dress Code No specific scrub color requirement ? Why You’ll Love This Role Consistent weekday schedule with great work-life balance Work across multiple facilities for diverse clinical exposure Highly specialized role with strong interdisciplinary collaboration Opportunity to focus on advanced wound care practices ✨ If you're a certified Wound & Ostomy RN looking for a rewarding inpatient role with a balanced schedule—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. Requirements BLS Certification, WOCN, Wound Care Certified (WCC) via NAWCO 29733493EXPPLAT