NICU Registered Nurse
Seattle, WA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (NICU RN) - Seattle, Washington

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (NICU RN)
• Location: Seattle, Washington
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts, Day/Night rotating (no straight days or nights; preferences can be given)
• Ratios: 1:1 or 2:1 patient ratios
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years nursing experience
• First-timers: Accepted if they have 3-4 years in a Level IV NICU with Level IV patient care and float experience; otherwise, must have completed 1-2 Level IV travel assignments
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Guaranteed Hours: Yes
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License Accepted: Yes (Compact State license accepted; must have WA RN license—permanent or temporary—prior to start)
• On-call: Potential requirement
• Floating: Required as needed within ICU environments, within scope
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated

Facility & Unit Highlights

• Type of Facility: Pediatric, Teaching Hospital, Magnet Designation, Level I Trauma Center
• Total Staffed Beds: 407
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrub Color: Any color or T-shirt top (must be age-appropriate and kid-friendly)
• NICU Level: True Level IV NICU with high acuity patients

Special Requirements

• Minimum of 2 completed traveler assignments
• Experience with surgical neonates
• Telemetry experience required
• Ventilator experience required
• Comfortable with fluid management, fresh tracheostomies, cooling, and various modes of ventilation
• Exposure to floating to PICU/CICU/acute care floors highly preferred

Certifications Required

• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA Provider only, instructor not accepted
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA Provider only, instructor not accepted; PALS accepted in lieu of BLS
• WA RN License – Permanent or temporary license required prior to start; compact licenses accepted with additional requirements
• Other certifications (not required for NICU RN but relevant for other roles): ACLS, NRP, CHEMO, Tech Certifications as applicable

Competency Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam (NICU portion, 80%+ required)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for NICU, PICU, CICU, ER; 80%+ passing score)
• Pediatric Competency Exam (for RNs not booked as Pediatrics but may float)
• Skills Checklists (Peds and unit-specific) required

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year (previous acceptable if gap between contracts <6 months)
• Fit mask test (N95 or CAPR) valid for entire assignment; on-site fit testing not allowed
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (accepted if given after age 11, expired accepted if after age 11)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (Qgold/Tspot or 2 PPDs; annual for Emergency and Radiology)
  • TB Questionnaire (required except Emergency and Radiology)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella (MMR) titers or vaccines with boosters if needed
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer, vaccine series, or signed declination)
  • Varicella titer or vaccines with boosters if needed
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccine or Declination (required during flu season Oct-Mar)
  • COVID vaccine strongly recommended but not required
• Drug testing: 12-panel drug screen within 1 year of start, covering specific substances
• Respiratory Safety Clearance: Annual medical clearance required for respirator use

Background Checks & Documentation

• 7-year criminal background check required (or within past year if all criteria met)
• Various state and national criminal, civil, and sanction searches required
• Education verification required for foreign-educated candidates
• Official transcripts/diplomas required for RNs
• WA State Patrol Search required within 12 months and every 2 years thereafter
• Photo for badge required on blue background within 72 hours of contract signing
• Math test and EKG test required onsite (not pass/fail; remediation allowed)
• Completion of facility-specific modules prior to start (approx. 8 hours)
• Payroll deduction authorization form for parking (if applicable)

Additional Notes

• No block scheduling available
• Floating within ICU units expected as needed
• No straight day or night shifts; rotating shifts only
• Candidates must include requested time off (RTO) in submission; no changes allowed after approval
• Candidates must be comfortable working with high acuity Level IV NICU patients, including surgical neonates
• Telemetry and ventilator experience mandatory
• Facility encourages use of public transportation; parking available with payroll deduction if bringing a vehicle

This position is ideal for experienced NICU RNs with strong critical care skills, comfort with high acuity pediatric patients, and flexibility to float within ICU settings.