Level IV NICU RN
Tacoma, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 18, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level IV NICU position at a children's hospital, requiring a minimum of 2 years of Level III-IV NICU experience and night shift availability.

Details

• Level IV NICU at a 152-bed children's hospital with 70 NICU beds and a typical census of around 50 patients
• NICU is part of a pediatric hospital attached to an adult hospital, featuring private rooms and a high-risk labor and delivery unit
• Patient population includes premature infants as early as 22 weeks gestation, RDS, high-risk deliveries, feeders/growers, and NAS; preferred experience with surgical patients and HIE (Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy)
• 12-hour night shifts, with shift times of 0700–1930 or 1900–0730
• Every other weekend rotation required; back-to-back weekends possible but rare
• No on-call responsibilities
• Block scheduling is possible
• Occasional floating to the ER to act as a sitter, though rare
• EMR: Epic
• 36 hours per week on a 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active WA state RN license or compact license accepted (pending license considered if proof of application is provided)
• Current certifications: BLS and NRP required
• Minimum 2 years of Level III or IV NICU experience required
• Proficiency with respiratory support including mechanical ventilation required
• Experience with G-tubes, NG/OG tubes, NCPAP, UAC/UVC management, and PICC lines required
• Tracheostomy experience highly preferred but not required
• Skills in medication administration, care plan development, and discharge-to-home planning required
• At least one supervisor-level reference (Charge Nurse, Manager, or Director) required for consideration; a second reference will be needed prior to start

Additional Information

• Provide high-acuity neonatal nursing care including respiratory management, vascular access care, and complex discharge planning
• Candidates with a positive, friendly attitude and strong teamwork skills are highly encouraged to apply
• First-time travelers will be considered, though travel experience is strongly preferred
• Scrubs of any color are acceptable