NICU RN
Seattle, WA
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced NICU RN for a Level III nursery/LDR unit requiring newborn resuscitation skills, CPAP/hi-flow experience, and a WA or compact RN license.

Details

• Level II/III NICU and LDR unit with 6 LDR beds within a Magnet-designated, Level 4 trauma teaching hospital
• Night shift schedule of 3x12 or 4x12 hours
• Patient ratio of 1:3
• Floating required within the hospital, including attending vaginal and cesarean deliveries as baby nurse when the nursery is closed
• No floating to sister hospitals
• No on-call requirements
• Weekend shifts required unless otherwise noted on posted schedule
• Uses Epic charting system
• Patient population includes neonates greater than 34 weeks gestation

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and NRP certification required
• Minimum 3 years of NICU experience required
• Newborn resuscitation skills required
• Experience with CPAP and high-flow nasal cannula required
• IV start and maintenance skills required
• Experience attending high-risk deliveries as baby nurse required
• Epic charting experience required
• Skills in UAC/UVC management, neonatal dosage calculations, and administration of antibiotics, antivirals, steroids, and surfactants required
• Experience with APGAR scoring, thermoregulation, phototherapy, and neonatal sepsis work-up required
• COVID vaccination and booster required with no exceptions

Additional Information

• Provide direct nursing care to neonates in a Level III NICU and LDR setting, including attending high-risk deliveries
• Support breastfeeding and assist with feeding methods including bottle, breast, and gavage
• Assist with procedures such as lumbar puncture and management of oral/nasogastric/nasojejunal tubes
• Monitor for and manage conditions including hyperbilirubinemia, neonatal abstinence syndrome, and neonatal sepsis
• First-time travelers are accepted
• Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate with no radius restriction
• RTO limited to a maximum of 1 week, with minimal time off requested and none during the first 2 weeks of assignment
• Prior UW Medical Center staff must have a minimum 18-month separation before returning as a traveler
• Scrubs of any color permitted