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NICU Travel Nurse (Registered Nurse, RN) – 26-Week Contract in Spokane, WA

Explore a NICU travel nursing opportunity in Spokane, Washington, caring for critically ill and premature newborns on a collaborative neonatal care team. This 26-week travel contract offers experienced Registered Nurses strong interdisciplinary support, high-acuity clinical experience, and the chance to enjoy the scenic Inland Northwest.

NICU Travel Nurse Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,050–$2,160
• Location: Spokane, Washington
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Contract Duration: 26 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
• Schedule: Four shifts per week; weekend coverage is required every other weekend or as needed
• Patient Population: Neonates
• Typical Patient Ratios: 1:1, 1:2, or 1:3
• Floating: Travelers may float between units and may care for patients under age 2 on pediatric units
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic

NICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of NICU Registered Nurse experience preferred; a minimum of 1 year of NICU nursing experience is required
• Recent experience caring for neonates in a Level III or Level IV NICU
• Current Registered Nurse license; an active compact license must be in hand at submission when applicable
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Recent experience using Epic electronic medical records
• Demonstrated competency in neonatal critical care, respiratory support, invasive lines, medication administration, and developmental care
• Ability to provide two professional references covering at least one year of recent experience
• Flexibility to work weekends and designated holidays as scheduled

NICU Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill and premature neonates in a high-acuity NICU
• Assess patients, identify changes in condition, and promptly escalate concerns to the appropriate care team
• Manage ventilated patients and support therapies including bubble CPAP, HFNC, high-frequency ventilation, nitric oxide, oscillators, and therapeutic hypothermia
• Safely administer neonatal medications, IV vasopressors, antibiotics, antivirals, surfactants, steroids, and blood products
• Care for and monitor UACs, UVCs, central lines, arterial lines, chest tubes, and other specialized equipment
• Support enteral feedings, breast milk handling, thermoregulation, phototherapy, and developmental care
• Recognize and respond to neonatal sepsis, respiratory distress, seizures, necrotizing enterocolitis, hyperbilirubinemia, and other complex conditions
• Educate and support parents and families while collaborating with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, social services, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in Epic
• Float as assigned while maintaining safe, compassionate care for pediatric patients within scope

Apply now for this NICU Registered Nurse travel contract 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.