Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Issaquah, WA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,081/weekOverview
- Start Date10/05/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Join a rewarding NICU travel nursing job in Issaquah, WA, just outside Seattle. This 13-week assignment is ideal for an experienced Registered Nurse with Level II NICU experience who is passionate about providing specialized care to vulnerable newborns. Work in a collaborative, on-site neonatal care environment focused on stability, compassion, and high-quality outcomes for infants and families.
Job Details
- Specialty: NICU Registered Nurse (RN)
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Job
- Location: Issaquah, WA 98029
- Healthcare Setting: On-site Level II NICU
- Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, 4 shifts per week
- Shift Length: 12 hours
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: 10/5/2026
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,850 - $1,950
- Orientation: Provided prior to independent assignment
Job Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of recent nursing experience required
- Previous Level II NICU experience required
- Active Registered Nurse license eligible for assignment in Washington state
- BLS and NRP certifications required
- Travel nursing experience preferred
- Experience with charting systems required; any system experience accepted
- Ability to work weekends as needed to support staffing needs
- Must be comfortable floating to Postpartum and Labor & Delivery when needed
- Strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and teamwork skills
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate nursing care for unstable newborns and infants in a Level II NICU
- Support infants born at 32 weeks and greater, including those requiring specialized monitoring and treatment
- Attend deliveries and high-risk deliveries as part of the neonatal care team
- Deliver care for respiratory support, including CPAP/BiPAP and breathing treatments
- Assist with chest tube setup and care, feeding tubes, PICC/central line management, and syringe pumps
- Support thermoregulation needs such as cooling and warming blankets
- Administer and monitor care related to procedure sedation and rapid sequence intubation support
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote safe transitions and positive newborn outcomes
- Provide additional support in related areas such as Postpartum and Labor & Delivery when required
Apply now to take the next step in your Washington nursing career and join a team dedicated to high-quality neonatal care in Issaquah, WA.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe 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.
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About Issaquah, WA
As a Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse in Issaquah, WA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Issaquah, WA is higher than the national average, particularly in terms of housing and transportation.
- Wages may be higher to match the increased cost of living.
- The average summer high in Issaquah is around 75°F, while the average winter low is around 35°F.
- Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Issaquah, but they may require some searching as they are not as abundant as in larger cities.
- Issaquah is car-friendly, but public transportation options are limited.
- Having a car is often necessary for getting around the area.
- Issaquah has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the lush greenery.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Issaquah offers a variety of restaurants, including local eateries and international cuisine.
- The city also has a vibrant arts scene, with galleries and live music venues.
- Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy the numerous hiking trails and parks in the area.
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