PICU Registered Nurse - Pediatric/Neonatal Transport
Tacoma, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Pediatric/Neonatal Transport position requiring WA or compact RN license and significant PEDS ED, PICU, and NICU experience.

Details

• Pediatric Transport unit within a 152-bed Level 2 trauma and Level 4 NICU facility serving the Puget Sound region and eastern Washington
• Supports interhospital transport via ground ambulance and air (fixed and rotor wing)
• Treats pediatric and neonatal patients with diagnoses including HIE, ppHN, asthma, respiratory illness, sepsis, DKA, metabolic disorders, trauma, ingestions, congenital heart defects, cancer, and NEC
• Facility provides CRRT and ECMO services
• Uses Phillips monitors, Hamilton ventilators, Braun and Baxter IV pumps, Tecotherm, Zoll defibrillators, TXP, Cross Vent, Zoll emsCHARTS, EPIC, Stryker gurneys, transport isolettes, and ambulance/aircraft equipment
• 12-hour night shifts, 7p-7a or 7a-7p, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call requirement
• Floats to other units or serves as helping hands when not actively transporting

Requirements

• Active WA state RN license or compact license required
• BLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required
• TNCC and STABLE certifications preferred
• 5 years of experience in PEDS ED/PICU and Level IV NICU required, with at least 1 year in each
• At least 3 years of neonatal/pediatric transport experience within the last 5 years
• Skilled in airway management, vasoactive drips/infusions, non-invasive ventilation (BiPAP/HFNC), respiratory inhaled medication administration, and IV/IO access

Additional Information

• Works as part of a transport team consisting of 1 RN, 1 RT, and an EMT driver
• Team partners with NW Ambulance for ground transport and Airlift Northwest for air transport
• Safety day training for ambulance and aircraft equipment included as part of orientation
• Black scrubs required
• First-time travelers will be considered for this position