Health Care Nurse

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Wound Care for a travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Wound Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Wound Care Specialist Tacoma, Washington. This role involves managing and coordinating patient wound care, including consults, documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration across multiple facilities. The position requires providing specialized wound management for diverse diagnoses, including ostomies, draining wounds, pressure ulcers, and skin conditions resulting from incontinence, surgical procedures, or trauma. The clinician will contribute to patient education and support interdisciplinary teams, working in a dynamic inpatient setting.
Job Details

Schedule: Days (4/10s), with float to facilities as needed; minimum of 40 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON) through NAWCO, and Washington State Registered Nurse (RN) license; minimum of 2 years of relevant wound care experience; willing to submit license; experience working in acute care settings preferred.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Smith and Nephew wound vacs, knowledge of EPIC charting system, and strong interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
Float: Float to other facilities, sometimes scheduled in advance.
Additional Information: The role involves providing wound management at multiple hospitals within the area, using a variety of wound care techniques including VAC therapy. The position offers orientation to all hospitals with preceptor support, and adherence to unit-specific protocols is required.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID # . Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Wound Care
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we're here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It's about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we're with you every step of the way. Let's build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus