Med/Surg RN in Tacoma, Washington

Job Description

Join a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Tacoma, Washington, supporting inpatient wound care across multiple area facilities. As a wound care nurse, you will manage and coordinate consults, assess and treat approximately 5–15 patients per day, develop wound management recommendations, document care, arrange discharge supplies, and provide education related to prevention, skin and tissue integrity, altered continence, and ongoing wound management. Cases may include ostomies, draining wounds, fistulas, pressure injuries, vascular and diabetic ulcerations, incontinence-related skin conditions, surgical wounds, trauma-related wounds, and wound vacs. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and use a provided phone for photo documentation. This role offers a focused opportunity to put your wound-care detective skills to work without previous travel experience required. BLS is required; WCC is accepted, with CWON or WOCN certification strongly preferred. You will receive orientation across the assigned facilities, including preceptor support and documentation education.

Weather

Tacoma typically offers cool, comfortable conditions around this time of year, with crisp air, cloudy intervals, occasional rain, and opportunities for scenic outdoor activities between showers.

Fun Things To Do

• Local outing: Explore the Museum of Glass and watch live glassblowing demonstrations.

• Local outing: Walk or bike along Ruston Way waterfront and enjoy views of Commencement Bay.

• Local outing: Visit Point Defiance Park, including its trails, gardens, and waterfront scenery.

• Day trip: Tour Mount Rainier National Park for mountain views, forests, and hiking opportunities.

• Day trip: Spend the day in Olympic National Park exploring its rugged landscapes and scenic trails.

Job Specifics

City and State: Tacoma, Washington

Shift: 10-hour days, four shifts per week

Duration: 13 weeks, 40 hours per week