NICU | RN

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

Experienced Travel NICU RN needed in Tacoma, WA, to provide expert neonatal critical care in a high-acuity Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Join a specialized NICU team caring for critically ill newborns and their families while enjoying easy access to Puget Sound, scenic parks, and the vibrant Pacific Northwest community.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250–$2,370
• Position Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, typically 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend
• Call: Not required
• Unit: Level IV NICU with approximately 70 beds and a typical census of 50 patients
• Patient Population: Premature infants as young as 22 weeks, respiratory distress syndrome, high-risk deliveries, feeders and growers, neonatal abstinence syndrome, and surgical neonatal patients
• Documentation: EPIC
• Scheduling: Block scheduling may be available but is not guaranteed

Travel NICU Registered Nurse Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Level III–IV NICU nursing experience
• Active Washington Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification strongly preferred
• Experience with ventilator respiratory support required
• Strong clinical judgment, adaptability, communication skills, and a positive, team-oriented approach
• First-time travelers may be considered; previous travel nursing experience is strongly preferred

NICU Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill and premature neonates in a high-acuity Level IV NICU
• Manage advanced respiratory support, including ventilators and NCPAP
• Monitor and care for patients with tracheostomies, G-tubes, and NG/OG tubes
• Manage UACs, UVCs, and PICC lines according to clinical standards
• Administer medications, complete assessments, and develop and update individualized care plans
• Support high-risk deliveries and care for neonates with complex conditions, including respiratory distress, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, and neonatal abstinence syndrome
• Prepare infants and families for discharge and provide education for a safe transition home
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and the multidisciplinary care team
• Float to Med-Surg or PICU for appropriate patients one year of age or younger, or assist as a helping-hands nurse, as needed

Apply now for this Travel NICU RN opportunity in Tacoma, Washington, and join a highly 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.