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

Travel NICU Registered Nurse opportunity in Tacoma, Washington for an experienced pediatric and neonatal transport nurse. Join a fast-paced critical care transport team supporting high-acuity patients during ground and air transfers. Tacoma’s 98405 area offers a welcoming Pacific Northwest setting with a strong community feel and convenient access to the region.

Job Details

• Type: Travel Registered Nurse / Travel Nursing Job
• Specialty: NICU, Pediatric Transport, Neonatal Transport
• Location: Tacoma, WA 98405
• Start Date: 09/08/2026
• End Date: 01/16/2027
• Duration: 19 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,630 - $2,770
• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend
• First-Time Travelers: Considered

Job Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of relevant RN experience required; candidates with 5 years in PEDS ED, PICU, and Level IV NICU care are strongly preferred
• At least 3 years of neonatal and/or pediatric transport experience within the last 5 years
• Active Washington State Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Current BLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required
• TNCC and STABLE certifications preferred
• Experience with interfacility transport by ground or air
• Comfort working with critical care transport equipment and workflows

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality nursing care for neonatal and pediatric patients during transport
• Support airway management, vasoactive drips, IV/IO access, and non-invasive ventilation
• Administer inhaled respiratory medications and assist with advanced transport interventions
• Collaborate closely with respiratory therapy and transport team partners during ground and air transfers
• Care for patients with a wide range of diagnoses, including respiratory illness, sepsis, trauma, congenital conditions, and metabolic disorders
• Float to support units as needed when not actively transporting patients
• Use monitors, ventilators, infusion pumps, and electronic charting systems safely and accurately

Why Apply for This Tacoma, Washington Nursing Opportunity?

• Join a specialized pediatric and neonatal transport team in a collaborative clinical environment
• Competitive weekly pay for travel RN jobs in Washington state
• Opportunity to work in a rewarding critical care transport nursing role
• First-time travelers may be considered

Apply now to join this Travel NICU Registered Nurse opportunity in Tacoma, WA and advance your career in pediatric and neonatal transport nursing.

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