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Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nurse Jobs in Washington

Travel NICU RN - $2,575 per week

American Traveler

  • Tacoma, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • $2,575 Per Week

Highlights

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level IV NICU position requiring 2+ years of Level III-IV NICU experience and a WA or compact RN license. Experience with g-tubes, NG/OG tubes, NCPAP, UAC/UVC management, PICC lines, medication administration, care planning, and discharge to home.

Numbers & Facts

LocationTacoma, WA

Description

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 11/16/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

  • Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
  • Hours: 36 hrs/wk
  • Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
  • Length: 13 weeks
  • Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level IV NICU position requiring 2+ years of Level III-IV NICU experience and a WA or compact RN license.

Details

  • Level IV NICU within a 152-bed level II children's hospital, ranked second highest acuity in the state
  • 70 NICU beds with a typical census of around 50 patients
  • Private NICU rooms with overflow capacity for feeders/growers from the Level II Nursery
  • Patient population includes prematurity down to 22 weeks gestation, RDS, high-risk deliveries, feeders/growers, and NAS
  • 12-hour night shifts from 1900-0730, 36 hours per week
  • Weekend rotation every other weekend, with rare back-to-back weekends
  • No on-call requirements
  • Floating to MedSurg or PICU for patients age 1 and under, or as Helping Hands
  • Uses Epic EMR
  • Block scheduling may be possible but is not guaranteed

Requirements

  • Active WA state or compact RN license required
  • Current BLS and NRP certifications required
  • PALS strongly preferred
  • Minimum 2 years of Level III-IV NICU experience required
  • Experience with ventilator respiratory support required
  • Experience with g-tubes, NG/OG tubes, NCPAP, UAC/UVC management, PICC lines, medication administration, care planning, and discharge to home
  • Trach experience highly preferred but not required
  • Experience with surgical patients and HIE (Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy) preferred
  • Prior travel nursing experience strongly preferred

Additional Information

  • NICU is part of a pediatric hospital attached to the adult hospital, with high-risk labor and delivery services
  • Scrub color is not restricted
  • First-time travelers will be considered, though travel experience is strongly preferred
  • Candidates should have a positive, friendly attitude

American Traveler Job ID #P-772191. 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: Travel RN - Neonatal ICU

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

 

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