Pediatric RN NICU/Med Surg
Seattle, WA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary: Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Seattle, Washington
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Minimum Specialty Experience Required: 2 years
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required
• Floating: Required at times; primarily NICU and adult floor as PSA
• Patient Population: Respiratory, GI, Neurology, endocrine, pre/post patients
• Units: Med/surg, neonate feeder grower, VEEG
• Average Daily Census: 12
• Rooms: 18
• Beds: 19
• Electronic Medical Record: EPIC required

Licenses & Certifications Required

• Active Registered Nurse license (WA compact license accepted)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• CHEMO, EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring), CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute), NIH Stroke Certification, IV Certification, and Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) may be required depending on unit and clinical track
• NURSYS verification required for all RNs
• Other certifications as applicable per unit or specialty

Required Documents & Compliance

• Background Check: Must be completed within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; updated annually
• Education Verification: Required for all candidates; international education requires diploma/transcript or CES report
• Employment Application: Must include at least last 5 years of employment with month/year format
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment within last 3 years in comparable specialty/setting
• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Immunizations & Health Requirements:

  • TDAP (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) within 10 years or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer or declination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer or declination
  • Flu vaccine during flu season or declination
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• Respirator Safety Clearance: Required for all new travel starts, updated annually
• WA State Patrol Search and other state-specific background checks as required

Facility & Regional Requirements

• Floating Policy Acknowledgement: Required; may float to other Providence facilities within reasonable distance
• WorkRamp Modules:

  • Annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules required via WorkRamp LMS platform
  • EPIC training modules required prior to or shortly after start
• Badge Photo: Not required for this specific facility
• Multi-State Licensed Nurses in WA: Must complete demographic attestation prior to start if working with out-of-state compact license

Additional Notes

• Candidates from other Providence facilities (non-Swedish) are eligible for travel contracts if separated for at least 3 months
• Active compact license holders are honored at all Swedish facilities
• Manager will conduct a brief phone call with candidates
• Screening and offer acceptance timelines are strict (e.g., 3 days for offer acceptance)

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with at least 2 years of clinical experience, comfortable with floating between NICU and adult med/surg units, and proficient in EPIC documentation. Required certifications and compliance documents must be current and verifiable.