NICU | Registered Nurse

Travel NICU Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Spokane, WA

Position Overview: Join a collaborative neonatal care team as a Travel NICU Registered Nurse in Spokane, Washington. This on-site NICU travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to provide compassionate, evidence-based care to neonates in a well-supported Level III or IV NICU environment. The unit has access to respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, social services, interpretation services, rapid response teams, and dedicated unit support staff. Enjoy Spokane’s scenic Pacific Northwest setting, with convenient access to outdoor recreation, parks, and a vibrant community.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Spokane, WA 99204
• Position: Travel NICU Registered Nurse (RN)
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending February 15, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,050–$2,160
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour day shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; 36 hours per week
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend or as needed; weekends are required
• Call: Not required
• Patient Population: Neonates
• Unit Capacity: Approximately 61 beds with a daily census of about 52
• Typical Ratios: 1:1, 1:2, and 1:3
• Floating: Travelers may float between units and may care for patients under age 2 on pediatric units
• Orientation: Approximately 24 hours

NICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license; compact license must be active and in hand at submission when applicable
• At least 1 year of recent NICU nursing experience; 2 years preferred
• Previous experience caring for neonates, including patients at 29–34 weeks gestation and neonates at or beyond 34 weeks
• NICU III or NICU IV experience strongly preferred
• Current BLS and NRP certifications
• Epic charting experience required or willingness to complete system training
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary neonatal care teams
• Ability to meet weekend and holiday scheduling expectations, including commitment to work 3 of 5 designated winter holidays
• Two professional references covering at least one year of experience within the last three years

Travel NICU RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill and medically complex neonates
• Monitor and manage patients requiring ventilatory support, high-flow nasal cannula, bubble CPAP, oscillators, nitric oxide, and other neonatal respiratory therapies in collaboration with respiratory services
• Perform assessments, medication administration, neonatal dosage calculations, blood glucose monitoring, phlebotomy, IV therapy, and central-line care
• Support care for infants with respiratory distress syndrome, neonatal sepsis, necrotizing enterocolitis, neonatal abstinence syndrome, seizure disorders, meconium aspiration, hyperbilirubinemia, and other complex conditions
• Provide developmental care, thermoregulation, phototherapy, therapeutic hypothermia, feeding support, and breast milk handling
• Assist with arterial and umbilical line management, invasive hemodynamic monitoring, chest tubes, tracheostomy care, and post-abdominal or pre-cardiac surgery care
• Interpret telemetry and dysrhythmias, administer blood products and vasopressors, and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
• Educate and support families while promoting effective communication across the neonatal care team
• Accurately document care in Epic and follow isolation, safety, and infection-prevention standards
• Float as assigned while maintaining high-quality care for neonatal and pediatric patients within scope of practice

Apply now for this Travel NICU Registered Nurse opportunity in Spokane, Washington, and join a dedicated neonatal healthcare 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.