Travel Contract

NICU RN
Mount Vernon, WA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

$2,772/week
Posted Today

Overview

  • Start Date11/09/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks

Description

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Night Shift

Join a 13-week travel nursing assignment as a Registered Nurse (RN) in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in Mount Vernon, Washington. This on-site Washington nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced neonatal nurse seeking a focused 12-hour night-shift schedule and the chance to provide compassionate, specialized care to newborns and their families.

Travel Nursing Job Details

  • Specialty: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) nursing
  • Position: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
  • Location: Mount Vernon, Washington, in the scenic Skagit Valley
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,470–$2,600
  • Start Date: November 9, 2026
  • End Date: February 8, 2027
  • Contract Duration: 13 weeks
  • Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour night shifts
  • Shift Hours: 6:45 p.m. – 7:15 a.m.
  • Hours per Week: 36
  • Work Setting: On-site neonatal intensive care environment
  • Additional Assignment Information: May include floating between nearby affiliated sites based on operational needs.

NICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
  • At least 1 year of recent NICU or neonatal nursing experience required.
  • Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
  • Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required.
  • Current STABLE certification required.
  • Ability to work scheduled 12-hour night shifts in an on-site NICU setting.
  • Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and commitment to safe, compassionate neonatal patient care.

Travel NICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

  • Provide skilled nursing care to premature, critically ill, and medically complex newborns in the NICU.
  • Assess neonatal patients, monitor changes in condition, and promptly communicate concerns to the care team.
  • Administer medications and treatments while following established neonatal safety protocols.
  • Support respiratory, nutritional, developmental, and thermoregulation needs according to each infant’s plan of care.
  • Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
  • Educate and support parents and caregivers throughout the infant’s hospitalization.
  • Accurately document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and ongoing care plans.
  • Maintain a safe, organized, and family-centered environment for vulnerable newborns.
  • Adapt to assignment needs, including floating to a nearby affiliated site when required.

About the Mount Vernon, Washington Nursing Assignment

Located in the scenic Skagit Valley, Mount Vernon offers travel nurses access to beautiful Pacific Northwest landscapes and a welcoming community setting. Make a meaningful difference in the lives of newborns and their families while advancing your travel nursing career in Washington.

Apply now for this NICU Registered Nurse travel assignment in Mount Vernon, Washington.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #528271. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: NICU

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GHR Healthcare

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About Mount Vernon, WA

As a Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse in Mount Vernon, WA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Mount Vernon's cost of living is slightly higher than the national average, with housing costs being the primary factor.
  • Wages may not fully match the higher cost of living.
Weather
  • Summer average highs are around 75°F, and winter average lows are around 35°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals can be found in Mount Vernon, but availability may vary.
  • It's advisable to start the search early.
Transportation
  • Mount Vernon is car-friendly, with public transportation options available but limited compared to larger cities.
Demographics
  • The population is diverse, with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues may include allergies due to the agricultural surroundings.
  • There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
Things to Do
  • Mount Vernon offers a variety of restaurants, especially focusing on local seafood.
  • There are also art galleries, music events, and outdoor activities such as hiking and birdwatching.
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