Level II NICU Registered Nurse
Silverdale, Washington
St Michael Medical Center

Job Opportunity: NICU RN - Special Care Nursery (Level II NICU)

Location: Silverdale, Washington
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Specialty

• Special Care Nursery / NICU (Level II)
• Must have 2 years of NICU experience (Level II NICU experience required)
• Candidates with 1 year of experience may be considered if they have multiple prior travel contracts
• Prior travel experience required if less than 2 years NICU experience

Required Certifications

• BLS
• ACLS
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• STABLE
• Active Washington RN License (pending license acceptable; temp license takes ~4 weeks)

Patient Population & Care

• Care for babies with low birth weight, prematurity, respiratory and hemodynamic issues
• Patients may require Bubble CPAP, tube feeds, TPN, lipids, and other typical NICU drips
• No surgeries or ECMO cases
• Stabilization and transfer of babies below 32 weeks gestation
• Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) available 24/7
• Respiratory Therapy (RT) available 24/7 for vents, bubble CPAP, high flow; RN must have experience troubleshooting these

Skills & Experience

• Must be experienced with:

  • Stabilization and attending both high and low risk deliveries
  • Transitioning newborns from delivery to nursery care
  • Postpartum couplet care (maternal and well newborn care) preferred but not mandatory if NICU experience is strong and candidate can attend deliveries
• Flexibility to float to Mother Baby unit if needed

Unit Details

• 10 beds
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:1 to 1:3 depending on acuity
• Charge nurse present on each shift and takes assignment
• No nurse aides or patient care techs on unit
• Telemetry monitors present; RNs read their own strips

Scheduling & Shifts

• 12-hour shifts: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM or 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend (Days: Sat & Sun; Nights: Fri & Sat)
• Holiday rotation with permanent staff
• No call or standby requirement
• Flexible scheduling to meet department needs

Orientation & Training

• 8-hour compliance orientation with manager
• 8-hour Epic electronic health record training
• 2-3 shifts (12 hours each) of unit-specific orientation

Additional Notes

• Surgical hand scrub policy requires natural, well-manicured nails (no artificial nails or enhancements)
• Manager values open communication, adaptability, and quality work from travelers
• Scrubs provided

This position is ideal for experienced NICU nurses comfortable with Level II care, deliveries, and postpartum couplet care, seeking a travel contract in Washington state.