NICU Registered Nurse
Spokane, Washington
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital

Registered Nurse - NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)

Location: Spokane, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
Contract Length: 9 weeks

Job Details

• Position may float between units.
• No on-call required.
• Weekend shifts required, but variable schedule.
• No block schedules required.
• Patient ratios expected: 1:1, 1:2, or 1:3.
• Coverage needed only through the end of September.
• 48-hour shifts approved.
• Facility type: Short Term Acute Care, Level II Trauma Center, Level II Pediatric Trauma Center.
• Total staffed beds: 629.
• Teaching hospital.
• Charting system: Epic.
• Free parking available.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington state.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care) experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating ability to work with or without accommodation.
• Fit mask test required for travel candidates, valid within 1 year, updated annually.
• Immunizations and screenings required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination accepted).
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually.
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer, or signed declination.
  • Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series or signed declination.
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer, or signed declination.
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine during flu season or declination.
  • COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to infection prevention measures.
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start.

Compliance and Documentation

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Social Security Card (as applicable for I9 and state requirements).
• E-Verify attestation required.
• Education verification required for nursing degree; international education requires diploma/transcript or CES report.
• NURSYS license verification required for all RNs.
• Background checks include EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and state-specific searches as required by Washington state law.
• Annual completion of required regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp).
• Photo for badge with neutral background required.
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for travel candidates.

Additional Notes

• First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.
• Reduced orientation: 0 hours non-billable orientation compared to standard 40 hours.
• Floating policy acknowledgment required; may float to other nearby facilities.
• No on-call duties.
• Weekend shifts are variable but required.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this NICU travel nurse position in Spokane, WA.