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NICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Spokane, Washington

Join a skilled neonatal care team as a travel NICU Registered Nurse (RN) in Spokane, Washington. This on-site nursing opportunity offers the chance to care for critically ill and medically complex neonates in a high-acuity Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) while collaborating with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, social services, and rapid response teams. Located in the scenic Inland Northwest, Spokane offers a welcoming community, vibrant riverfront, and easy access to year-round outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,050–$2,160
• Nursing Specialty: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Location: Spokane, Washington
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Assignment Length: 26 weeks
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; typically three 12-hour shifts
• Shift: Night shifts, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Patient Population: Neonates, including infants requiring high-acuity and intensive care
• Unit Profile: Approximately 61 beds with a daily census of about 52 patients
• Typical Ratios: 1:1, 1:2, or 1:3
• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend or as needed
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Call: Not required

NICU Travel Nurse Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent NICU Registered Nurse experience; a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience is required
• Current Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Washington; compact license must be active and in hand when applicable
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Recent experience caring for neonates in a Level III or Level IV NICU
• Experience with Epic or the ability to successfully complete required electronic health record training
• Demonstrated competency with neonatal assessment, ventilator management, respiratory support, central and umbilical lines, IV therapy, medication administration, and neonatal dosage calculations
• Ability to float to other units, including caring for patients under age 2 on pediatric units, as assigned
• Strong communication, clinical judgment, and family-centered care skills

NICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to neonates with respiratory distress, sepsis, necrotizing enterocolitis, seizure disorders, neonatal abstinence syndrome, congenital or postoperative conditions, and other complex diagnoses
• Manage and monitor patients receiving high-flow nasal cannula, bubble CPAP, mechanical ventilation, high-frequency ventilation, nitric oxide, oscillatory support, and therapeutic hypothermia
• Administer medications, blood products, antibiotics, antivirals, steroids, vasopressors, surfactants, and other therapies according to established protocols
• Perform neonatal assessments, glucose monitoring, phlebotomy, IV starts, central-line care, UAC/UVC care, enteral feedings, breast milk handling, phototherapy, and thermoregulation
• Interpret cardiac rhythms and invasive hemodynamic monitoring data, recognize changes in patient condition, and initiate appropriate interventions
• Support developmental care, breastfeeding education, patient and family teaching, and compassionate communication with families
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, social services, interpreters, and rapid response teams to coordinate safe, effective care
• Float as needed to designated units while caring only for patients within the assigned scope and age requirements
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and participate in unit-based quality and safety practices

Apply now for this NICU travel nursing opportunity in Spokane, Washington, and join a collaborative neonatal care team in the Inland Northwest.

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.