
NICU RN in Tacoma, Washington
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Tacoma, WA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,287/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 12, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $63.53
- Weekly
- $2,287
- Yearly (full-time)
- $118,924
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $63.53/hour — 6% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Washington ($59.71/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Washington right now
- 1,043 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Washington from 7 agencies, 103 of them in Tacoma.
- Pay in these listings: $27.44 – $103/hour, median $63.28/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Washington: $59.71/hour ($124,197/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($73.00/hour across 162 jobs).
Job description
Join a vibrant team at a respected Level II pediatric hospital with a Level IV NICU in Tacoma, Washington. This 13-week contract offers the chance to work with a varied neonatal patient population, including prematurity down to 22 weeks, high-risk deliveries, NAS, and surgical cases. As a NICU RN, you'll provide respiratory support—ventilation, trachs (highly preferred but not required), g-tubes, NG/OG feeds, and PICC line management—delivering essential care in private rooms within a modern, high-acuity setting. The role keeps you on 12-hour night shifts, with flexible scheduling options like block shifts, and no on-call obligations. This is a fantastic opportunity for nurses with at least two years of Level III-IV NICU experience, ready to make a difference while enjoying a friendly work environment and competitive compensation.
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Job Specifics:
Location: Tacoma, Washington. Shift: 12-hour nights. Duration: 13 weeks, approximately 36 hours per week.
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