Level III NICU RN
Yakima, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Level III NICU position at a community hospital in Yakima, WA, requiring a minimum of 3 years of NICU experience and proficiency with ventilators and Bubble CPAP.

Details

• 13-week travel contract in the 3N NICU unit of a 226-bed non-profit community hospital
• Level III NICU with 15 dedicated beds
• Patient population includes neonates from 26 weeks gestation and above, including Bubble CPAP and ventilator-dependent patients (no oscillators)
• Patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:3 depending on acuity
• 12-hour day shifts (0700–1930)
• 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required as needed
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating may be required to Mother Baby or other units as 1:1s or nurse aides to census (NACs)
• EMR: Epic

Requirements

• Active WA RN license or compact RN license
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required
• Minimum 3 years of NICU experience required
• Strong IV skills required
• Experience assisting with central lines (UAC, PICC, UVC) required
• Ventilator experience required
• Experience with NAS care (eat, sleep, console treatment, morphine weaning) required
• Familiarity with Bubble CPAP, high flow, nasal cannula, and neo puff required
• Pediatric experience strongly preferred
• Two supervisory references required prior to start (Charge Nurse, Manager, Director, or above); one reference accepted at time of consideration

Additional Information

• Care for premature and medically complex neonates from 26 weeks gestation and above
• First-time travelers will be considered for candidates with significant NICU experience
• Navy blue scrubs are provided; travelers may wear their own scrubs but must follow OR suite guidelines when attending deliveries
• Pending WA license accepted at time of consideration provided proof of application and application date are included