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Inpatient Wound & Ostomy RN | Tacoma, WA | Days | No WeekendsWe 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.
Position Details- 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
Why This Opportunity?- 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
Coverage Area- 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)
Unit Overview- Department: Wound Care
- Team Structure: 3–4 RNs on team
- Patient Volume: 5–15 patients/day (varies with consults)
Key Responsibilities- 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
Common Patient Conditions- 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)
Required Qualifications- Active WA RN License
- BLS Certification
- CWON (Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse) – REQUIRED
(WOCN / WCC via NAWCO acceptable based on certification type)
Experience Requirements- Strong experience in wound care and ostomy management
- Travel experience not required
- Ability to work independently and manage consult-based workflow
Additional Information- 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
Ideal Candidate- 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!