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

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is seeking 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 a WA or compact RN license.

Details

• 12-hour night shifts (0700-1930 or 1900-0730)
• Level IV NICU in a 152-bed children's hospital — the 2nd highest-level NICU in Washington State
• 70-bed NICU unit with a typical census of around 50 patients
• Patient population includes premature infants down to 22 weeks gestation, RDS, high-risk deliveries, feeders/growers, and NAS; preferred experience includes surgical patients and HIE (Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy)
• Private patient rooms in the NICU, with overflow to a Level II Nursery for feeders/growers
• NICU is part of a Pediatric Hospital attached to an adult hospital with high-risk labor and delivery
• 36 hours per week
• Every-other-weekend rotation required, with occasional back-to-back weekends
• Rare floating to the ER in a sitter capacity
• No on-call requirements
• Block scheduling is possible
• EMR: Epic

Requirements

• Active WA state RN license or compact RN license currently in hand or pending (must include proof of pending license and application date)
• Current certifications: BLS and NRP
• Minimum 2 years of Level III-IV NICU experience required
• Proficiency with respiratory support including mechanical ventilation required; trach experience highly preferred
• Skills required: G-tubes, NG/OG tube management, NCPAP, UAC/UVC management, PICC lines, medication administration, care planning, and discharge-to-home coordination
• At least one supervisor-level reference (Charge Nurse, Manager, Director, or above) required for consideration; a second reference required prior to start

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive neonatal nursing care to a high-acuity patient population in a high-volume Level IV NICU
• Surgical and HIE patient experience is preferred but not required
• First-time travelers will be considered, though travel experience is strongly preferred
• Any scrub color is acceptable