Basic Life Support (BLS), Billing Records, Clinical Facilities, Consulting, Diabetes, Discharge Plans, Facilities Planning, Healthcare, Hospital Systems, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Ostomy, Patient Care, Patient Education, Registered Nurse (RN), Team Player, Treatment Plan, Wound Care
Inpatient Wound & Ostomy RNLocation: Tacoma (98405)
Pay: $2,600/week
Shift: Days | 4x10s (Monday–Friday, ~8 AM – 5 PM)
Duration: 13 Weeks (extension possible)
✨ Specialize in Advanced Wound CareWe 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!