Travel Nurse RN - Wound/Ostomy - $2,300 to $2,500 per week in Tacoma, WA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Wound/Ostomy

Location: Tacoma, WA

Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.

Pay: $2,300 to $2,500 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!

Registered Nurse - Wound Care

Location:  Tacoma, WA

Start Date:  04-06-2026

End Date:  07-06-2026

Contract Type:  Travel Contract

Shift Type:  Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Day); Days (4x10) schedule noted as well — 10-hour day shifts possible, float to other facilities as needed

Hours per Week: 40

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Assess and manage complex wound and ostomy patients with expert clinical judgment
• Provide wound vac application and management, including use of Smith & Nephew devices
• Perform thorough wound assessments and document findings using EPIC and photo documentation
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care plans and collaborate with surgeons, nursing teams, and other clinicians
• Manage documentation, billing-related notes, and discharge planning for supplies
• Educate patients, families, and staff on wound prevention, care, and continuity strategies
• Serve as a trusted consult resource across multiple inpatient sites (St Clare, St Elizabeth, St Frances, St Anthony, St Anne)
• Float to affiliate hospitals as needed while maintaining standards of care and communication

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

Qualifications

• Active Washington Registered Nurse (RN) license
• CWON / WOCN or WCC certification required (certified wound/ostomy credentials)
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience (acute care experience preferred)
• Experience with wound vacs, ostomy care, pressure/vascular/diabetic ulcer management
• Comfortable using EPIC for charting and photo documentation
• Ability to float to other facilities and work collaboratively across teams

Education

• Active Washington RN license required
• BSN not required (BSN listed as not required for submission)

Knowledge & Skills

• Expertise in wound assessment and wound vac management
• Ostomy care and management
• Strong documentation skills, including photo documentation practices
• Familiarity with EPIC charting system
• Care coordination and discharge planning for wound supplies
• Interdisciplinary collaboration and consultative communication
• Ability to manage multiple consults (typically 5–15 patients/day)
• Understanding of common wound etiologies: pressure, vascular, arterial, diabetic, surgical, trauma-related

Benefits

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so you can focus on care, not paperwork
• Paid time off to recharge between meaningful assignments
• Supportive team environment with experienced preceptors during orientation
• 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you plan ahead
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education in wound care
• Travel reimbursement and help with assignment logistics
• A welcoming culture that values your expertise and work-life balance

Travel Perks: Explore Tacoma, WA

Explore Tacoma during your 13-week assignment: stroll Point Defiance Park and catch waterfront views on Ruston Way, visit the Museum of Glass and Tacoma Art Museum for a creative recharge, check out LeMay — America’s Car Museum, or take a day trip to Mount Rainier for hiking and breathtaking scenery. Enjoy local breweries, waterfront dining, and easy access to Seattle for weekend adventures.

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