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: 10/19/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
NICU Registered Nurse Travel Assignment in Seattle, WA
Join a Level III/IV NICU travel nursing team in Seattle’s First Hill neighborhood and bring your neonatal intensive care expertise to a high-acuity, collaborative clinical environment.
Overview
This NICU Registered Nurse travel assignment is ideal for an experienced Registered Nurse who thrives in a high-acuity Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Care for critically ill neonates and medically complex newborns while supporting family-centered care in a respected Seattle healthcare setting.
Job Details
- Position: NICU Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
- Setting: Level III/IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- Location: Seattle, WA 98122
- Schedule: 12-hour day shifts
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,850-$1,950
- Start Date: 10/19/2026
- Unit Size: 77 beds with an average daily census of 50
- Charting System: Epic preferred
- Location Highlights: Work in Seattle’s vibrant First Hill area, close to downtown conveniences, dining, and a thriving medical community.
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of NICU experience required
- Experience in a Level III NICU; Level IV NICU experience strongly preferred
- Current Registered Nurse license in hand; compact licensure accepted
- BLS and NRP certifications required
- Experience caring for neonates as young as 23-24 weeks gestation
- Strong skills with ventilators, CPAP/BiPAP, high-frequency ventilation, oscillators, and neonatal respiratory support
- Proficiency with PICC/central line care, blood product administration, feeding tubes, syringe pumps, and therapeutic hypothermia
- Ability to float to nearby campuses as needed
- Comfort working 2:1 patient ratios
- Must be adaptable, detail-oriented, and confident in a high-acuity NICU environment
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality nursing care to critically ill neonates and infants in a Level III/IV NICU
- Support respiratory management, medication administration, and ongoing clinical assessment
- Monitor patient condition closely and respond to changes with urgency and strong clinical judgment
- Assist with neonatal surgeries, high-risk deliveries, and complex newborn care
- Provide care for infants requiring cooling/warming support, line management, feeding assistance, and advanced respiratory therapies
- Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, and interdisciplinary healthcare team members to promote optimal outcomes
- Document patient care accurately in the electronic health record
- Maintain a compassionate, family-centered approach in a fast-paced NICU setting
Apply now for this Seattle NICU travel nurse opportunity and advance your career in neonatal intensive care.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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 #519712. 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
About GHR Healthcare
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare
professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to
uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive
compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely
cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your
advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and
consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to
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