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

Join a high-acuity Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) as a travel nurse in Tacoma, Washington. This 13-week assignment offers experienced Registered Nurses the opportunity to provide critical care to premature and critically ill newborns while expanding their neonatal nursing expertise in a collaborative pediatric environment. Tacoma combines vibrant waterfront attractions, arts and culture, and the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest.

NICU Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250–$2,370
• Location: Tacoma, Washington
• Specialty: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending January 30, 2027
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, typically 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend; occasional back-to-back weekends may occur
• Call: No on-call requirement
• Scheduling: Block scheduling may be available but is not guaranteed
• Charting System: Epic

NICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Registered Nurse experience in a Level III or Level IV NICU
• Active Washington State Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Current clinical competency in caring for premature and critically ill neonates
• Strong communication skills, adaptability, and a positive, team-focused attitude
• Travel nursing experience is strongly preferred; first-time travelers may be considered

NICU Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive neonatal nursing care to premature infants, including neonates as young as 22 weeks gestation
• Care for patients with respiratory distress syndrome, neonatal abstinence syndrome, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, and other complex neonatal conditions
• Manage respiratory support, including ventilators and NCPAP
• Perform and monitor care involving tracheostomies, G-tubes, NG/OG tubes, UACs, UVCs, and PICC lines
• Administer medications, develop and update individualized care plans, and evaluate patient progress
• Support high-risk deliveries and provide nursing care for surgical neonatal patients when needed
• Prepare infants and families for discharge, including parent education and coordination of care for discharge home
• Collaborate with providers, respiratory therapists, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote safe, evidence-based patient outcomes
• Float to MedSurg or PICU for patients age one year or younger, or provide support as a helping-hands nurse, as needed

Apply now for this NICU travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Tacoma, Washington, and advance your neonatal nursing career in the Pacific Northwest.

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