Travel RN- Registered Nurse (Day Shift)

Registered Nurse (RN) | Wound/Ostomy
Location: Tacoma, WA

Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.

Pay: $2,700 to $2,800 per week

Shift Information: Days - 4 days x 10 hours

Contract Duration: 13 Weeks

Start Date: ASAP

About the Position
Travel RN – Wound Care | Tacoma, WA
Location: Tacoma, WA 98405-4933

Weekly Pay: $2800

Schedule: Day Shift | 4x10s (Typically Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Wound Care Registered Nurse (RN) for a travel assignment in Tacoma, WA. This role focuses on providing specialized wound and ostomy care across multiple inpatient facilities, working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Patient Load

• 5 – 15 patients per day (based on consults and caseload)
• Work alongside 3–4 other Wound Care RNs

Key Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive wound and ostomy assessments
Manage and coordinate wound care treatment plans
Provide consults and recommendations in alignment with care plans
Treat a variety of conditions including:

Ostomies, fistulas, and draining wounds
Pressure, arterial, vascular, and diabetic ulcers
Surgical and trauma-related wounds
Skin integrity and continence-related conditions
Manage wound vac therapy (Smith & Nephew systems)
Document care, support billing, and coordinate discharge supplies
Utilize mobile devices for photo documentation
Educate patients, families, and staff on wound care best practices
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
✅ Required Qualifications
Active Washington RN License
BLS Certification
CWON (Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse) – Required
Experience in wound care and ostomy management
⭐ Preferred Qualifications
WOCN or WCC (NAWCO) Certification
Strong background in inpatient wound care
Previous travel experience (not required)
Scheduling & Additional Info
Schedule: Monday – Friday (No weekends)
No call or holiday requirement
Floating to other facilities may be required (planned in advance when possible)
Dress Code
~ No specific scrub color requirement

Orientation
Orientation across all facilities
Includes preceptor support and documentation training
Ideal Candidate
Certified wound care specialist with strong clinical expertise
Detail-oriented with excellent documentation skills
Comfortable working across multiple facilities
Strong communicator and educator
Why This Opportunity?
High-paying assignment ($2800/week)
Day shift with no weekends or call
Work across a large healthcare network
Requirements
BLS Certification, WOCN, Wound Care Certified (WCC) via NAWCO