NICU Registered Nurse
Seattle, WA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Seattle, Washington
Facility: Providence Swedish First Hill Campus

Job Summary

• Position: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Specialty: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Level III or IV
• Minimum Specialty Experience Required: 3 years
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Unit and Patient Population

• NICU Level III or IV caring for neonates at 23-24 weeks gestation
• No ECMO cases, but experience with CPAP/BiPap, High Frequency Vents, Oscillators, and other ventilators required
• Care includes blood/blood products administration, cardioversion/defibrillation, cooling/warming blankets, feeding tubes, PICC/central lines, syringe pumps
• Attend high-risk deliveries and neonatal surgeries
• Rare floating to Pediatrics or other campuses; if floating to Pediatrics, care limited to infants only
• Unit size: 77 beds with an average census of 50

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialized neonatal care in a high-acuity NICU setting
• Administer advanced respiratory support and critical care interventions
• Participate in high-risk deliveries and neonatal surgical care
• May float to other Providence campuses or specialized units as needed

Licensure & Certifications Required

• Active Washington State RN license (compact license accepted)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Other certifications may be required based on clinical track and unit requirements (e.g., EFM, Chemotherapy certification if applicable)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of RN experience in NICU or relevant specialty
• Experience with Level III or IV NICU patients, including ventilator management and neonatal critical care procedures
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

Floating Policy

• Must be willing to float to different Providence campuses within reasonable distance
• Floating to Pediatrics or other specialized units is rare and limited to infant care

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Education verification for nursing degree
• Drug screening (10 panel) within 90 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Immunizations and health documents including:

  • TDAP (within 10 years or declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (updated annually)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination (required during flu season)
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• Respirator clearance (RespSafety) required for travel candidates, updated annually
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty within the last 3 years

Training & Competency Requirements

• Completion of Providence-specific WorkRamp modules including:

  • Annual regulatory requirements
  • Specialty-specific modules for NICU and neonatal care
  • Facility-specific orientation and compliance training
• Competency exams as applicable (medication, pharmacology, fetal monitoring, etc.)
• Epic training modules may be required depending on facility assignment

Additional Notes

• Previous permanent employees of any Providence-affiliated facility must have a minimum 3-month separation before qualifying for a travel position
• Active compact nursing licenses are honored at all Swedish facilities
• Badge photo not required for this facility
• Floating policy acknowledgment required

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity Level III/IV NICU with advanced neonatal care technologies and procedures in a well-established healthcare system. Candidates should have strong NICU experience and be flexible to float within the Providence system as needed.