Travel Nurse RN - Wound Care - $2,602 per week

About the role

Prime Time Healthcare Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Wound Care for a travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington.

Specialty and schedule

• Specialty: Wound Care
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours per week: 40
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel
• Weekends: None
• Holidays: None
• Call/Standby: None

Unit details

• Approximately 5–15 patients/day, depending on consult volume
• Typically 3–4 other RNs in the wound care role
• Acute inpatient wound care coverage across multiple hospitals

Required certifications and licensure

• BLS
• CWON / WOCN certification
• Wound Care Certification (WCC via NAWCO)

Common wounds and patient needs

• Ostomies
• Draining wounds and fistulas
• Pressure injuries
• Vascular and arterial ulcers
• Diabetic ulcers
• Incontinence-related skin breakdown
• Surgical and traumatic wounds
• Skin/tissue integrity issues
• Wound VAC management

Responsibilities

• Perform wound and ostomy assessments
• Manage and coordinate wound care plans
• Provide consult recommendations
• Document care and support billing requirements
• Coordinate discharge supplies
• Identify prevention strategies
• Provide patient/staff education
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
• Use facility-provided phone for wound photo documentation
• Floating may sometimes be scheduled in advance

Equipment

• Smith & Nephew wound VACs

Orientation

• Multiple hospital locations
• Preceptor training
• Documentation education

About Prime Time Healthcare Nursing

Prime Time Healthcare is a leading provider of traveling healthcare professionals nationwide. Our agency specializes in the placement of RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and Allied Health professionals. Join the fun and experience why healthcare professionals and client facilities are joining the Prime Time TEAM.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Health savings account
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits