Inpatient Wound and Ostomy RN
Tacoma, WA
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

RN Position Job Notes:

Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available.

Opportunity:

RN - Wound Care Inpatient

Job Details:

• Work Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on a 4/10 schedule
• Treat minimum 5-15 patients per day depending on new consults
• Work with 3-4 other RNs in the wound care role
• No weekend, holiday, call, or standby requirements
• Float to other facilities as needed, sometimes planned in advance
• Manage and coordinate patient care and wound management with consults and recommendations
• Handle ostomies, draining wounds, fistulas, pressure ulcers, vascular and arterial wounds, diabetic ulcerations
• Provide wound assessment, prevention education, and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Complete documentation and billing, discharge planning for supplies
• Use phone for photo documentation and Smith and Nephew wound vacs
• Chart in EPIC system
• Required certifications: BLS, CWON (Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse), WCC via NAWCO, and Washington RN license
• No previous travel experience required
• BSN not required
• No specific scrub color preference
• Orientation provided to all hospitals with preceptor and documentation education
• Hospital can cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment, 3 shifts for shorter assignments

Facility:

This healthcare organization operates multiple hospital locations providing comprehensive inpatient wound care services across several facilities. The wound care program focuses on specialized treatment for complex wounds including ostomies, pressure ulcers, and various types of chronic wounds. The facility maintains modern wound care technology and emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration to provide optimal patient outcomes in an acute care setting.

Location:

Tacoma, WA

Tacoma offers a vibrant Pacific Northwest lifestyle with stunning views of Mount Rainier and Puget Sound, along with a thriving arts scene and diverse cultural attractions. The city provides excellent outdoor recreation opportunities year-round and maintains a lower cost of living compared to nearby Seattle while offering easy access to urban amenities.