Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Tacoma, WA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Seeking a NICU Registered Nurse with pediatric transport experience for a high-acuity travel RN job in Tacoma, Washington. Join a mission-driven healthcare team supporting critically ill newborns and pediatric patients across ground and air transport in the Puget Sound region.

Job Details

• Location: Tacoma, WA 98405 — a welcoming Puget Sound city known for its scenic waterfront, vibrant neighborhoods, and easy access to the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest.
• Setting: NICU / Pediatric Transport
• Employment Type: Travel Nurse Assignment
• Start Date: September 8, 2026
• End Date: January 16, 2027
• Duration: 19 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts
• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 per week
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,520 - $2,650

Job Requirements

• Active Washington State RN license
• BLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required
• Registered Nurse - Pediatric/Neonatal Transport certification required
• 5 years of experience in pediatric ED, PICU, and Level IV NICU, with at least 1 year in each area
• At least 3 years of neonatal/pediatric transport experience within the last 5 years
• Experience with interhospital transport by ground and air preferred
• TNCC and STABLE preferred
• Comfort working with critically ill pediatric and neonatal patients
• First-time travelers considered

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care during neonatal and pediatric transport operations
• Support patients requiring airway management, vasoactive drips, and infusion therapy
• Assist with non-invasive ventilation, including BiPAP and HFNC
• Perform IV and IO access and administer respiratory inhaled medications as needed
• Collaborate with transport team members during ground and air transfers
• Care for pediatric and neonatal patients with complex conditions such as respiratory illness, sepsis, trauma, congenital heart defects, and metabolic disorders
• Float to unit support roles when not actively transporting
• Use transport and clinical equipment safely and effectively in a fast-paced environment

Apply now for this exciting Tacoma healthcare job and bring your NICU and pediatric transport expertise to a team making a difference every day.

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