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

Job Opportunity: NICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Edmonds, Washington
Specialty: Registered Nurse - NICU
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Position is for a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse at a Level II NICU unit.
• Care for infants 32 weeks gestation or greater, including normal newborns.
• Attend vaginal and cesarean deliveries, including high-risk deliveries.
• Provide care involving CPAP/BiPAP, feeding tubes, syringe pumps.
• Float to other units as needed.
• NICU nurses are not expected to care for mother-baby couplets unless already competent.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of NICU nursing experience required.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.

Licensure & Certifications

• Active nursing license valid in Washington (compact license accepted).
• Required Certifications:

  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification (AWHONN or NCC-EFM acceptable)
  • Chemotherapy certification if applicable
• Other certifications may be required based on unit and clinical track.

Unit Information

• Level II NICU admissions and normal newborn care.
• Attend all deliveries including high-risk.
• Use of respiratory support devices and feeding equipment.

Floating Policy

• Must acknowledge and comply with float policy; may be required to float to other Providence facilities within reasonable distance.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years.
• Education verification required for nursing degree.
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO.
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years (declination accepted)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Flu vaccine during flu season or declination
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• Respirator fit testing required annually for travel nurses.

Training & Competency

• Completion of Providence WorkRamp modules prior to start, including:

  • Core regulatory requirements
  • Specialty-specific NICU and L&D modules
  • Epic training modules (if applicable)
• Medication and pharmacology competency exams as applicable.
• Skills checklist updated annually.

References & Employment History

• Minimum of 2 references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting.
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years required.

Additional Notes

• Previous permanent employees of any Providence affiliated facility must have a minimum 3-month separation before qualifying for travel positions.
• Active compact nursing license accepted for Washington.
• Must be willing to float as needed.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized NICU environment with a reputable healthcare system in Washington state, requiring solid NICU experience and multiple certifications.