NICU RN
Tacoma, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a NICU position at a Level IV NICU facility, requiring a minimum of 2 years of Level III-IV NICU experience and proficiency with ventilator respiratory support.

Details

• 70-bed Level IV NICU within a 152-bed Level II children's hospital, with a typical census of around 50 patients
• 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)
• NICU is part of a pediatric hospital attached to an adult hospital with high-risk labor and delivery; all private rooms
• 12-hour day shifts (0700-1930) or night shifts (1900-0730), 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required; occasional back-to-back weekends possible but rare
• Rare floating to the ER in a sitter capacity
• No on-call responsibilities
• Block scheduling is possible
• EMR: Epic

Requirements

• Active WA state RN license or compact license accepted (pending license with proof of application may be considered)
• Current certifications: BLS and NRP
• Minimum 2 years of Level III-IV NICU experience required
• Proficiency with ventilator respiratory support required
• Experience with G-tubes, NG/OG tubes, NCPAP, UAC/UVC management, PICC lines, medication administration, care plans, and discharge-to-home planning required
• Tracheostomy experience highly preferred
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• At least one supervisor-level reference (Charge Nurse, Manager, Director, or above) required for consideration; a second reference will be required prior to start

Additional Information

• Preferred experience includes caring for surgical NICU patients and those with HIE (Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy)
• Level IV NICU is the second highest designation in the state
• Any scrub color is acceptable
• First-time travelers will be considered, though prior travel experience is strongly preferred