NICU RN
Silverdale, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Level II NICU/Special Care Nursery RN for a nights position requiring couplet care competency and delivery attendance, with 2 years of experience and WA or compact RN license.

Details

• Level II NICU/Special Care Nursery unit in an acute care, Level 2 trauma hospital
• 10-bed unit with nurse to patient ratios of 1:1 to 1:3 depending on acuity
• Cares for low birth weight, premature, and recovering neonates including respiratory conditions, hemodynamic issues, bubble CPAP, tube feeds, feeders & growers, and substance-exposed infants
• Infants below 32 weeks are stabilized and transferred; unit does not perform surgeries or ECMO
• NNP in-house 24/7, with RT in-house 24/7 for vent, bubble CPAP, and high flow support
• Typical titratable drips include TPN and lipids
• Charge nurse present on each shift
• EPIC EMR used for charting
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts (7p-730a)
• Every other weekend requirement: Fri & Sat nights
• Holiday rotation required alongside permanent staff
• No call or standby requirement
• May float to Mother Baby unit
• Scrubs provided

Requirements

• Active WA state or compact RN license required, pending licenses not accepted
• BLS, NRP, and STABLE certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of Level II NICU experience required; candidates with 1 year plus multiple prior travel assignments may be considered
• Must be competent in couplet care for postpartum and well newborns, or alternatively experienced in nursery care without postpartum responsibilities
• Must be able to attend both high and low risk deliveries and stabilize/transition newborns
• Experience with vents, bubble CPAP, and high flow equipment required
• Experience reading telemetry strips required
• Driver's license copy required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Provide specialized nursing care to premature and critically ill neonates, including stabilization and transition of newborns following delivery
• Attend high and low risk deliveries as part of unit responsibilities
• Unit manager conducts a phone interview as part of the hiring process
• Orientation includes an 8-hour compliance day with the manager, an 8-hour EPIC training class, and 2-3 shifts of unit-specific orientation
• Manager is supportive and provides ongoing feedback, expecting travelers to remain adaptable to unit workflows and policies
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility within the past year