NICU Registered Nurse
Issaquah, WA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

NICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Level II | Travel Nurse in Issaquah, WA – 13-week contract, night shift (3x12), requires 1+ year Level II NICU experience, active RN license, BLS & NRP. Join a dedicated neonatal nursing team and deliver high-quality neonatal intensive care in the Seattle area.

Join a dedicated team in Issaquah, WA, as a NICU Registered Nurse specializing in Level II care for newborns. This 13-week travel contract offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant, family-friendly community surrounded by scenic beauty and outdoor recreation. Issaquah is known for its welcoming atmosphere, excellent schools, and easy access to the Cascade Mountains — an excellent option for travel nursing jobs in Washington.

Job Details – Travel Nursing Job

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1850 - $1950
• Location: Issaquah, WA 98029 (Seattle area travel nursing)
• Setting: Level II NICU / Neonatal Intensive Care
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (May 4, 2026 – August 3, 2026)
• Shift: Night shifts, 3x12-hour (19:00 – 07:30) — Night Shift NICU RN
• Employment Type: Travel, On-Site (Travel Registered Nurse / Travel RN)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Floating: May be required to float to Post-Partum or Labor & Delivery units

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of recent Level II NICU RN experience (required for neonatal nurse positions)
• Active RN license (compact licenses honored) — Washington nursing jobs welcome compact RN holders
• BLS (Basic Life Support) and NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certifications required
• Familiarity with electronic charting systems / EMR experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required (travel RN experience preferred)
• Ability and willingness to float to different campuses or units as needed

Responsibilities – Neonatal Nurse / NICU RN Duties

• Provide direct care for unstable newborns (32 weeks gestation and greater) in a Level II NICU
• Attend deliveries, including high-risk deliveries; support Labor & Delivery and Post-Partum as needed
• Perform respiratory support and procedures: breathing treatments, CPAP/BiPAP, bubble CPAP, and chest tube set-up/care
• Administer medications including rapid sequence intubation drugs and IV vasopressors per protocol
• Care for neonates with invasive lines: PICC/central lines, UAC/UVC; manage syringe pumps and infusion devices
• Use cooling/warming blankets, drains, feeding tubes, and perform procedure sedation when indicated
• Provide breastfeeding support, manage expressed breast milk, and assist with couplet care and transition nursery needs
• Care for preterm infants (approximately 29–34 weeks) including surfactant administration, steroid protocols, and isolation precautions/PPE
• Assess and manage infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome and other complex neonatal conditions

This travel nursing opportunity is ideal for experienced neonatal nurses and NICU RNs seeking a Level II assignment near the Seattle area. If you are a compassionate, skilled neonatal nurse ready for a travel contract in Washington, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to join our neonatal care team and take the next step in your travel nursing career. Submit your resume and current licensure/certifications to be considered for this Issaquah, WA NICU RN assignment.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.