NICU RN
Kennewick, Washington
Trios Southridge Hospital

Registered Nurse (NICU) - Travel Position

Location: Kennewick, Washington

Job Details

• Specialty: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Employment Type: Travel
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Nights
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Hours: Every other weekend (EOW)
• Float Requirements: May be required to float within a 25-mile radius of the facility
• Number of Openings: 1

Unit & Patient Population

• The NICU unit also supports coverage in Obstetrics (OB) due to staffing shortages; cross-training in both NICU and OB is required.
• Patient population includes neonates and potentially OB patients.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington
• Minimum 2 years of recent (within the last year) experience in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• WATCH certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Additional Information

• Must be located more than 60 miles from the facility to qualify as a travel candidate.
• The position requires flexibility to cover both NICU and OB units due to staffing needs.
• Dress code and attire specifics are managed by the facility (not detailed here).

Location Highlights

• Situated in southeastern Washington, serving the Tri-Cities area (Kennewick, Pasco, Richland)
• The area offers recreational opportunities including golf courses and public parks
• Approximately 2-3 hours from major cities Seattle, Portland, and Spokane
• Direct flights available from the local airport to major U.S. hubs

This role is ideal for experienced NICU RNs seeking a travel assignment with night shifts and a dynamic patient care environment that includes cross-training in OB.