NICU Transport Registered Nurse
Seattle, WA
Bestica
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

3289166

🚑 NICU Transport Registered Nurse – Travel Assignment

📍 Seattle, Washington

 

We are seeking an experienced Neonatal / Pediatric Critical Care Transport RN for a high-acuity travel assignment at a leading Level I facility in Seattle. This role involves ground transport of critically ill neonates and pediatric patients in collaboration with RTs and advanced practice providers.

✨ Why This Opportunity?

• 🌙 Night shift (3x12s: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• 🚑 High-acuity NICU/PICU transport experience
• 🏥 Work with a specialized critical care transport team
• 🧠 Exposure to complex neonatal and pediatric cases
• 🌟 Opportunity to float into NICU, PICU, and Pediatrics units 

🏥 Facility Overview

• Location: Providence Swedish First Hill Campus
• Type: Major acute care / referral hospital  
• Units Supported:
  • NICU
  • PICU
  • Pediatrics
  • Emergency Department / L&D pickups
• Service Model: Critical Care Transport Team (Ground Transport) 

🕒 Schedule Details

• Shift: Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Schedule: 3x12s
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Call: Not required
• Floating: Required to NICU / PICU / Pediatrics as needed
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (Start: 06/01/2026) 

📋 Required Qualifications

• Active RN license
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience
• BLS (AHA) – Required
• NRP – Required
• PALS – Required
• Experience in ground pediatric/neonatal transport – REQUIRED
• Experience in NICU and/or PICU care

🚨 Key Clinical Skills

• Neonatal & pediatric emergency transport
• Ventilator management & airway care
• IV vasopressors & emergency medications
• Central line & arterial line management
• ABG interpretation
• Dysrhythmia recognition and management
• NG tube, chest tube, and respiratory support
• Sedation, seizure management, hypothermia protocols 

🚑 Transport Responsibilities

• Perform ground critical care transport of neonates and pediatric patients
• Coordinate with RTs and advanced practice providers
• Pick up patients from ED, NICU, L&D, and outside hospitals
• Stabilize and transport patients to higher level of care
• Ensure continuous monitoring and documentation during transport 

🧠 Ideal Candidate Profile

We are looking for a nurse who is:

• Strong in NICU/PICU critical care environments
• Experienced in transport nursing (ground transport REQUIRED)
• Calm under pressure with excellent critical thinking
• Skilled in airway, ventilator, and emergency response care
• Comfortable floating to inpatient pediatric critical care units 

🌆 Why Seattle?

• Major West Coast medical hub 🌊
• High-acuity pediatric and neonatal programs
• Strong travel nursing demand and competitive pay
• Vibrant city with mountains, water, and urban lifestyle