Travel NICU Registered Nurse
Seattle, Washington
Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Seattle, Washington
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Level III or IV NICU nurse caring for neonates at 23-24 weeks gestation.
• No ECMO cases; experience with CPAP/BiPap, High Frequency Vents, Oscillators, Vents required.
• Responsibilities include blood/blood products administration, cardioversion/defibrillation, use of cooling/warming blankets, feeding tubes, PICC/central lines, and syringe pumps.
• Attend high-risk deliveries and neonatal surgeries.
• Floating is rare but may be required to other campuses or units such as Pediatrics (infants only), SCN, or NBN.
• Unit size: 77 beds with an average census of 50.
• Block scheduling available (3 or more shifts in a row possible).

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of specialty experience in NICU nursing.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.

Licensure & Certifications

• Active compact nursing license valid in Washington (honored by all Swedish facilities).
• Required certifications (must be current and from approved organizations):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • Chemotherapy certification (if applicable)
  • Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification (if applicable)

Floating Policy

• Acknowledgement required; may be asked 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, updated annually.
• Education verification required for all candidates; international education requires diploma/transcript or CES report.
• State-specific background checks and registries as applicable (e.g., Washington State Patrol Search).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO.
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • TDAP (within 10 years) or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, 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
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests).
• Respirator fit testing required for travel candidates (updated annually).

Training & Competency Requirements

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

  • Annual regulatory requirements
  • Specialty-specific modules for NICU and related areas
  • Regional core and specialty modules as assigned
• Competency exams as applicable (medication, pharmacology, fetal heart rate monitoring).
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units.

References & Employment History

• Minimum of 2 supervisor references covering at least 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting.
• Employment application covering at least the last 5 years required, with explanations for any gaps or overlaps.

Additional Notes

• Travelers usually do not admit babies; admit nurse role is dedicated.
• Floating to Pediatrics is rare and limited to infants only.
• Must be open to floating to different campuses within the Providence system.

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a high-acuity NICU environment with a supportive team and flexible scheduling options.