NICU Registered Nurse
Everett, Washington
Providence Regional Medical Center Everett - Colby Campus

NICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Everett, Washington
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Work in a Level II Trauma Center with comprehensive maternity services and a Level II NICU at the Pacific Campus (women and children pavilion).
• Day shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:30 AM – 7:00 PM), totaling 36 hours/week.
• Start date: ASAP.
• Float required to Family Maternity Center/Postpartum (babies only).
• Weekend requirement: 4 weekend shifts in a 4-week schedule.
• Guaranteed hours with possibility of being called off for 1 twelve-hour shift every 2 weeks.
• Patient population includes neonates 22 weeks and greater gestation with conditions such as prematurity, bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), risk for alteration of nutrition, and retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) exams.
• Equipment used includes conventional ventilators, oscillators, bubble CPAP, high flow nasal cannula, and nasal cannula.
• No surgeries, ostomies, or tracheostomies performed in this unit.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington State.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), with NICU experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Current certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by American Heart Association or Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) issued by American Heart Association or Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Must be willing to float to Family Maternity Center/Postpartum.
• Must be able to work weekends as scheduled.

Facility & Work Environment

• Facility uses EPIC for charting.
• Scrub color: Any except reddish orange.
• Parking is facility-paid.
• Total staffed beds across campuses: 571.
• Level II Trauma Center.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID and Social Security Card required.
• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years; updated annually.
• Education verification required (nursing degree).
• NURSYS license verification required.
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating ability to work with or without accommodation.
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years or declination accepted.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) immunity via vaccines or positive titer.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination.
  • Varicella immunity via vaccines or positive titer.
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season.
  • COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to masking policies.
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for respirator use.
• Fit mask testing required for travel nurses, updated annually.
• References: Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years.
• Employment application covering at least the last 5 years required.
• Skills checklist for applicable unit, updated annually.

Additional Requirements

• Must complete Providence-specific annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via the assigned LMS platform.
• Must comply with Providence float policy acknowledgment (may be required to float to other Providence facilities nearby).
• Passport-style badge photo with neutral background required.

Notes

• Local candidates are not accepted for this travel position.
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted at the time of application.
• Background checks and other compliance documents have specific timelines and renewal requirements.
• Candidates with international nursing education must provide transcripts/diplomas and may need additional education verification.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized NICU environment with a supportive team and comprehensive maternity services. Candidates must be prepared for a fast-paced, high-acuity setting requiring strong neonatal nursing skills and flexibility to float within related units.