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NICU Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift Assignment in Spokane, WA

Apply now for a 13-week NICU travel nurse assignment in Spokane, Washington, caring for critically ill and premature neonates on a high-acuity night shift team. Bring your neonatal nursing expertise to a collaborative environment with strong clinical support, varied patient acuity, and a focus on family-centered care. Spokane is a scenic Inland Northwest community known for its riverfront setting, outdoor recreation, and welcoming atmosphere.

NICU Travel Nurse Job Details

• Specialty: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse
• Location: Spokane, Washington 99204
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: February 15, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,050-$2,160
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week, 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.; approximately 36 hours per week
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend or as needed; weekends are required
• Call: Not required
• Patient Population: Neonates in a 61-bed NICU with an average daily census of approximately 52
• Typical Ratios: 1:1, 1:2, or 1:3 depending on patient acuity
• Floating: May float between units and care for patients under age 2 in pediatric units; travel nurses may be expected to float first
• Holiday Availability: Commitment to working three of five designated holidays may be required

NICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Washington; compact license must be in hand at submission when applicable
• At least 2 years of recent NICU RN experience; a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience is required
• Experience caring for neonates across a range of acuities, including Level III and Level IV NICU patients
• Current BLS certification
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Epic charting experience is required
• Demonstrated competency with ventilator management, high-frequency ventilation, bubble CPAP, HFNC, invasive monitoring, central lines, UAC/UVC care, IV vasopressors, phototherapy, therapeutic hypothermia, and neonatal medication calculations
• Strong assessment, communication, prioritization, and family education skills
• Two professional references covering at least one year of recent experience within the last three years are required during the compliance process

NICU Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill and premature neonates
• Assess, monitor, and respond to changes in neonatal condition, including respiratory distress, sepsis, seizures, NEC, hyperbilirubinemia, and neonatal abstinence syndrome
• Manage ventilated patients and support therapies such as HFNC, bubble CPAP, oscillators, nitric oxide, and therapeutic cooling in collaboration with the care team
• Administer medications, blood products, IV therapies, antibiotics, antivirals, surfactants, and vasopressors safely and accurately
• Perform or assist with neonatal procedures, including central line care, UAC/UVC management, blood glucose monitoring, phlebotomy, suctioning, and feeding tube care
• Support developmental care, thermoregulation, breastfeeding and breast milk handling, and parent or caregiver education
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in Epic
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Float as assigned while maintaining safe, patient-centered care and adapting to changing unit needs

Apply now for this NICU travel nursing opportunity and join a high-acuity neonatal care team in Spokane, Washington.

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.