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NICU Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Level IV NICU Contract in Tacoma, Washington

Apply for a 13-week NICU travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington, and provide specialized care to premature and critically ill newborns in a high-acuity Level IV neonatal intensive care unit. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Registered Nurse with Level III or Level IV NICU experience who is skilled in advanced respiratory support, complex neonatal care, and high-risk deliveries.

Join a collaborative pediatric hospital environment caring for a diverse neonatal population alongside physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team. Tacoma offers a welcoming Pacific Northwest setting with scenic views of Puget Sound, access to beautiful parks and outdoor recreation, and a vibrant arts and cultural scene. The city also provides convenient access to the greater Seattle-Tacoma region.

NICU Travel RN Job Details

• Location: Tacoma, Washington
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250–$2,370
• Contract: 13 weeks, November 16, 2026–February 13, 2027
• Schedule: 36 guaranteed hours per week; 12-hour night shifts
• Shift Times: 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. or 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., with this opening designated for nights
• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend; occasional back-to-back weekends may occur
• Call: No on-call requirement
• Unit: Level IV NICU with approximately 70 beds and a typical census of 50 patients
• Scheduling: Block scheduling may be available but is not guaranteed
• Documentation: Epic
• Dress Code: Scrub color of your choice

NICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Level III or Level IV NICU nursing experience
• Current Registered Nurse license in Washington State
• Current BLS certification
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• PALS certification strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to provide respiratory support for ventilated neonates
• Experience with NCPAP, tracheostomy care, gastrostomy tubes, NG/OG tubes, UAC/UVC management, and PICC lines
• Strong medication administration, care planning, and discharge education skills
• Positive attitude, professionalism, and effective communication in a collaborative care environment
• Travel nursing experience is preferred; first-time travelers may be considered

NICU Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive bedside nursing care to premature and critically ill neonates, including infants born as early as 22 weeks’ gestation
• Care for patients with respiratory distress syndrome, neonatal abstinence syndrome, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, and other complex neonatal conditions
• Support high-risk deliveries and stabilize newborns requiring advanced neonatal care
• Manage ventilators, NCPAP, UACs, UVCs, PICC lines, tracheostomies, gastrostomy tubes, and NG/OG tubes according to clinical standards
• Administer medications and treatments safely while monitoring patient response
• Develop, implement, and update individualized neonatal care plans
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Prepare infants and families for discharge, including education and coordination of care for discharge to home
• Float to Med-Surg or PICU for patients age one year or younger, or provide support as a Helping Hands nurse, when needed

Apply now for this NICU travel RN opportunity in Tacoma, Washington, and join a high-acuity neonatal care team in the Pacific Northwest.

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.