Travel NICU RN - $2,081 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Seattle, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel NICU Registered Nurse - Level III/IV NICU | Seattle, WA

Travel NICU RN opportunity in Seattle’s First Hill neighborhood for an experienced Registered Nurse with high-acuity neonatal intensive care expertise. Join a respected Level III/IV NICU, care for critically ill newborns, and support families alongside a collaborative interdisciplinary healthcare team. This 13-week night-shift assignment is ideal for clinicians who thrive in fast-paced neonatal nursing jobs.

Job Details

• Location: Seattle, WA 98122
• Neighborhood: First Hill, Seattle healthcare area
• Setting: Level III/IV NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)
• Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse / Travel NICU RN
• Start Date: 10/5/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Shifts Per Week: 4
• Weekly Hours: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,850 - $1,950
• Charting System: Epic preferred
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Floating: May float to nearby sister campuses or pediatric/newborn settings as needed

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of recent NICU nursing experience required
• Experience in a Level III or Level IV NICU strongly preferred
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand at time of submission
• Compact RN license accepted
• BLS and NRP certification required
• Experience caring for neonates as early as 23-24 weeks gestation
• Comfort with high-acuity neonatal equipment, respiratory support, and therapies
• Ability to work nights, weekends as scheduled, and holidays as required
• Open to floating between nearby facilities when needed
• Strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care to critically ill neonates and infants in a high-acuity NICU
• Monitor and manage patients requiring CPAP/BiPAP, high-frequency ventilation, oscillators, and standard ventilator support
• Administer blood and blood products, medications, and neonatal feedings with accuracy
• Care for PICC lines, central lines, feeding tubes, and syringe pump therapies
• Assist with cooling and warming protocols, cardioversion/defibrillation support, and other advanced neonatal interventions
• Support high-risk deliveries and neonatal surgeries as part of the care team
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, social services, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Maintain excellent documentation and uphold patient safety in a busy, family-centered environment
• Adapt quickly to unit needs, including occasional float or sitter assignments when appropriate

Why You'll Love This Assignment

This travel nursing job offers the chance to grow your NICU skills in a well-established Seattle healthcare setting known for caring for some of the most vulnerable patients. The surrounding area offers a dynamic city environment with great dining, culture, waterfront views, and the energy of one of the Pacific Northwest’s most exciting medical hubs.

Apply now to join this rewarding Seattle NICU travel assignment and advance your neonatal nursing career today.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #514958. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: NICU

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