GHR Healthcare 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: 09/08/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
NICU Registered Nurse Travel Job – Pediatric Transport | Tacoma, WA
Seeking a NICU Registered Nurse with pediatric transport experience for a high-acuity travel RN job in Tacoma, Washington. Join a mission-driven healthcare team supporting critically ill newborns and pediatric patients across ground and air transport in the Puget Sound region.
Job Details
- Location: Tacoma, WA 98405 — a welcoming Puget Sound city known for its scenic waterfront, vibrant neighborhoods, and easy access to the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest.
- Setting: NICU / Pediatric Transport
- Employment Type: Travel Nurse Assignment
- Start Date: September 8, 2026
- End Date: January 16, 2027
- Duration: 19 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour day shifts
- Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 per week
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,520 - $2,650
Job Requirements
- Active Washington State RN license
- BLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required
- Registered Nurse - Pediatric/Neonatal Transport certification required
- 5 years of experience in pediatric ED, PICU, and Level IV NICU, with at least 1 year in each area
- At least 3 years of neonatal/pediatric transport experience within the last 5 years
- Experience with interhospital transport by ground and air preferred
- TNCC and STABLE preferred
- Comfort working with critically ill pediatric and neonatal patients
- First-time travelers considered
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality nursing care during neonatal and pediatric transport operations
- Support patients requiring airway management, vasoactive drips, and infusion therapy
- Assist with non-invasive ventilation, including BiPAP and HFNC
- Perform IV and IO access and administer respiratory inhaled medications as needed
- Collaborate with transport team members during ground and air transfers
- Care for pediatric and neonatal patients with complex conditions such as respiratory illness, sepsis, trauma, congenital heart defects, and metabolic disorders
- Float to unit support roles when not actively transporting
- Use transport and clinical equipment safely and effectively in a fast-paced environment
Apply now for this exciting Tacoma healthcare job and bring your NICU and pediatric transport expertise to a team making a difference every day.
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 #507146. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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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