NICU Registered Nurse
Silverdale, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 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 II NICU / Special Care Nursery position requiring active WA or compact licensure and delivery attendance competency.

Details

• Level II NICU / Special Care Nursery in an acute care hospital setting (Trauma Level II)
• 10-bed unit caring for premature infants, low birth weight babies, and neonates recovering from respiratory conditions, hemodynamic issues, and substance exposure; no surgeries or ECMO
• Common interventions include bubble CPAP, high-flow oxygen, vents, TPN, lipids, tube feeds, and care for feeders and growers; infants below 32 weeks are stabilized and transferred
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:1–3 depending on acuity
• NNP on-site 24/7; RT in-house 24/7; charge nurse present each shift
• 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Every other weekend required (Saturday and Sunday)
• Holidays rotated with permanent staff
• No on-call or standby requirement
• Floating to Mother Baby unit may be required
• Charting performed in Epic (experience required)

Requirements

• Active WA state or compact (NLC) RN license — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• Current BLS, NRP, and STABLE certifications required — pending certifications not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of NICU/SCN experience required; candidates with 1 year of experience may be considered with multiple prior travel assignments
• Level II NICU or Special Care Nursery experience required
• Experience with stabilization and attendance at both high- and low-risk deliveries required; postpartum couplet care experience preferred (NICU candidates with SCN Level II experience who attend deliveries may be considered without postpartum experience)
• Experience with vents, bubble CPAP, and high-flow oxygen required
• A driver's license must be provided for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, each including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire

Additional Information

• Provide specialized nursing care to neonates including premature infants, low birth weight babies, and those with respiratory or hemodynamic conditions
• Attend high- and low-risk deliveries and transition newborns as needed
• May perform couplet care in postpartum, including maternal and well-newborn care
• Manager conducts a phone interview with candidates prior to placement
• Orientation consists of an 8-hour compliance day with the manager, an 8-hour Epic class, and 2–3 12-hour unit-specific orientation shifts
• Scrubs are provided
• The unit manager values open communication and expects travelers to adapt to unit workflows, policies and procedures, and constructive feedback
• Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by a CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facility within the past year are not eligible; candidates previously employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• 13-week contract