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Registered Nurse (RN) – Special Care Nursery / NICU

Location: Silverdale, Washington
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Patient Population

Level II NICU / Special Care Nursery with 10 beds
Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:1 to 1:3 depending on acuity
Care for babies with low birth weight, prematurity, respiratory and hemodynamic conditions, Bubble CPAP, tube feeds, feeders & growers, and substance-exposed infants
Stabilization and transfer of infants below 32 weeks gestation
No surgeries or ECMO cases on unit
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) available 24/7
Respiratory Therapy (RT) available 24/7 for vents, bubble CPAP, high flow; RNs must have experience troubleshooting these devices
Telemetry monitoring available; RNs read their own strips

Required Qualifications & Experience

Valid RN license in Washington
Minimum 2 years of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience, with at least some experience within the last year
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Current certifications: BLS, NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), and STABLE
Experience working with neonate patients, including postpartum care
Competent in postpartum couplet care (maternal and well newborn care) and able to attend both high and low risk deliveries and transition newborns

Schedule & Work Environment

12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM), 36 hours per week
Weekend requirement: every other weekend (Friday & Saturday nights)
Holiday rotation with permanent staff
No call or standby requirements
May float to Mother Baby unit
Scrubs provided
Orientation includes:
- 8-hour compliance day with manager
- 8-hour Epic electronic health record training
- 2-3 shifts of unit-specific orientation

Additional Notes

Charge nurse present on each shift and takes assignments
No nurse aides or patient care technicians on unit
Manager values open communication, adaptability, and quality work; provides feedback to travelers
Flexibility in scheduling as long as departmental needs are met

This opportunity is ideal for NICU RNs with solid Level II experience who are comfortable managing complex neonatal patients and attending deliveries, with a preference for those also skilled in postpartum couplet care.

Facility

St Michael Medical Center

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About Silverdale, WA

As a Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse in Silverdale, WA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Silverdale, WA is slightly higher than the national average.
Wages generally match up with the cost of living.

Weather

The average high in summer is around 75°F, and the average low in winter is around 35°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available in Silverdale, WA and can be found with relative ease.

Transportation

Silverdale is car-friendly, and public transportation options are limited.

Demographics

The population in Silverdale, WA is diverse, with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies due to the lush greenery.
There is a moderate population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Silverdale offers a variety of restaurants, shopping centers, and outdoor activities such as hiking and water sports.
There are also opportunities to enjoy local art and music, as well as participate in community sports leagues.

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