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NICU Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care | Tacoma, WA

Join a collaborative neonatal care team as a NICU travel nurse in Tacoma, Washington. This 13-week travel nursing assignment is ideal for an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) passionate about caring for critically ill and premature newborns in a high-acuity Level IV neonatal intensive care setting.

Tacoma is a vibrant Pacific Northwest community known for its waterfront views, cultural attractions, and access to year-round outdoor recreation. The on-site travel nursing opportunity supports a diverse neonatal population, including infants born as early as 22 weeks, patients requiring respiratory support, high-risk deliveries, feeders and growers, and newborns experiencing neonatal abstinence syndrome. The unit provides evidence-based care in a specialized pediatric hospital environment with private NICU rooms and approximately 70 NICU beds.

NICU Travel Nurse Job Details

• Location: Tacoma, WA
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250–$2,370
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
• Assignment Dates: November 16, 2026–February 13, 2027
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; 12-hour night shifts
• Shift Times: Approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend; occasional consecutive weekends may be required
• Call: No on-call requirement
• Scheduling: Block scheduling may be available but is not guaranteed
• Documentation: EPIC
• Dress Code: Any scrub color

NICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Level III or Level IV NICU experience
• Active Washington Registered Nurse license
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification strongly preferred
• Previous travel nursing experience strongly preferred; qualified first-time travelers may be considered
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, adaptability, and a positive, team-oriented approach

NICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to premature and critically ill neonates, including infants born as early as 22 weeks gestation
• Manage respiratory support, including mechanical ventilation and nasal CPAP
• Care for patients with respiratory distress syndrome, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, neonatal abstinence syndrome, and other complex conditions
• Manage tracheostomies, gastrostomy tubes, NG/OG tubes, UACs, UVCs, and PICC lines
• Administer medications, develop and update care plans, and evaluate patient responses to treatment
• Support high-risk deliveries and provide specialized care for surgical neonatal patients when needed
• Prepare infants and families for discharge, including education and transition of care to the home setting
• Document patient care accurately in EPIC
• Collaborate with providers, respiratory therapists, ancillary departments, and families to promote safe, high-quality neonatal care
• Float to Med-Surg or PICU for patients age one year or younger, or assist as a helping-hands nurse, based on unit needs

Apply now for this NICU travel nurse opportunity in Tacoma, Washington, and join a specialized neonatal care team.

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.