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RN Wound Care

Universal HCR

Tacoma, Washington

$2,700–$2,750/wk

About $140k–$143k/yr

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Posted Aug 12, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 13, 2026

What this means for you

The posted pay pencils out to roughly $140k–$143k a year. It's a day shift — the busiest hours, the fullest crew, and your evenings back. Ten-hour shifts split the difference — four days on, three days yours.

What the listing says

Shift
Days · 10-hour
EHR & union
EHR: Epic

About this role

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*Title: *RN Wound Care *Location: *Tacoma, WA, 98405 *Shift: *Days * Schedule: *4x10 *Contract: *13 Weeks *PAY RANGE: $2,700.00 - $2,750.00 / Weekly* *Overview* We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Wound Care to join our dynamic healthcare team. The ideal candidate will possess comprehensive clinical expertise, a passion for patient-centered care, and a strong background in managing complex wound treatment plans. In this role, you will be responsible for providing expert wound management, educating patients and staff, and ensuring adherence to best practices and safety standards. Your expertise will contribute significantly to improving patient outcomes across diverse care settings, including acute, long-term, and community-based environments. *Duties* * Assess patients’ wounds through detailed examinations, including evaluating size, depth, exudate, and signs of infection. * Develop individualized wound care plans utilizing evidence-based practices and advanced techniques such as debridement, dressings, and skin grafts when appropriate. * Administer specialized treatments including Botulinum toxin injections for specific wound-related conditions and other advanced therapies. * Educate patients, families, and healthcare staff on wound prevention strategies, proper dressing techniques, and ongoing care requirements. * Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care plans that address underlying health conditions such as diabetes or vascular disease. * Maintain meticulous documentation of wound assessments, treatments administered, and patient progress within electronic health record (EHR) systems like Epic or Cerner. * Ensure strict adherence to infection control protocols and aseptic techniques during all procedures to promote healing and prevent complications. *Experience* * Proven clinical experience in wound management within hospital settings such as Level I or Level II trauma centers or specialized wound clinics. * Demonstrated proficiency with electronic health records systems including Epic, Cerner, or similar platforms. * Experience working with diverse patient populations including individuals with developmental disabilities, memory care needs, or those requiring hospice & palliative medicine services. * Familiarity with advanced treatment modalities such as IV infusion therapy, catheterization procedures, and sterile dressing changes. * Background in critical care environments such as ICU or emergency medicine is highly desirable. * Knowledge of medical coding systems including ICD-10/ICD-9 for accurate documentation and billing purposes. * Prior experience in long-term care facilities like nursing homes or assisted living communities is advantageous. Join our team to deliver expert wound care that transforms lives through compassionate treatment and innovative solutions! Pay: $2,700.00 - $2,750.00 per week Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Vision insurance Experience: * Inpatient Wound & Ostomy: 2 years (Required) Work Location: In person

Skills for this role

Wound CareCatheter

Requirements

  • Inpatient Wound & Ostomy: 2 years

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Vision insurance

About the employer

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Universal HCR
Hiring organization

Universal HCR is a healthcare staffing and recruitment agency that places travel nurses in clinical assignments at healthcare facilities. The position involves night shifts (3x12-hour shifts) with a weekly pay range of $2,400-$2,445. The agency seeks ICU nurses with experience…

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What reviewers appreciate

  • Offers travel nursing opportunities with 13-week contract assignments in specialized critical care settings
  • Weekly pay rate of $2,400-$2,445 for ICU travel nurse positions as stated in job posting
  • 3x12-hour night shift schedule allows for extended time off between work periods

What reviewers flag

  • Travel nursing assignments are temporary by nature, requiring relocation or commuting for each 13-week contract
  • No specific information available about the agency's benefits package, corporate culture, or employee support programs
  • As a staffing agency, nurses may have less direct influence over facility-specific workplace policies and conditions at assignment sites
travel nursingcontract-basedcritical careflexible schedulingstaffing agencyshort-term assignments

Living in Tacoma, WA

Tacoma sits on Puget Sound with Mount Rainier rising dramatically to the southeast, offering nurses a Pacific Northwest lifestyle at a more approachable pace than nearby Seattle. The historic Stadium District and rustically revitalized Point Defiance Park capture the city's blend of industrial heritage and outdoor access. Commutes to Seattle are manageable when bigger-city amenities call.

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Metro price level · Tacoma area
11% above the national average
BEA index 111.1 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$1,676/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$85,884/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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