Travel NICU RN - $2,034 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Seattle, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level III/IV NICU position requiring 3 years of NICU experience and a WA or compact RN license.

Details

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• Level III/IV NICU unit within a hospital setting caring for neonates from 23-24 weeks gestation and up
• 77-bed unit with an average census of 50
• Dedicated Admit Nurse typically handles admissions, so travelers usually do not admit babies
• Rare floating required, but may float to Issaquah or Edmonds Special Care Nursery, or to Pediatrics/Newborn Nursery to care for infants only
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Attends high-risk deliveries and neonatal surgeries
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Block scheduling available for those preferring 3 or more consecutive shifts
• Epic EMR preferred

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• Minimum 3 years of Level III NICU experience, or 2 years of Level IV NICU experience required
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required
• Experience with CPAP/BiPAP, high frequency vents, oscillators, and ventilators required
• Experience with blood and blood product administration required
• Experience with cardioversion/defibrillation required
• Experience with cooling/warming blankets (therapeutic hypothermia) required
• Experience with feeding tubes, including oral/nasogastric/nasojejunal tube placement and management required
• Experience with PICC/central line care required
• Experience with syringe pumps required
• IV therapy skills required
• Neonatal dosage calculation skills required
• Experience with neonatal medications and emergency medications required
• Experience with gastrointestinal feedings (bottle, breast, gavage) required
• Care experience with neonates across gestational ranges, including under 24-28 weeks, 29-34 weeks, and over 34 weeks required
• 2 professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years required for consideration

Additional Information

• Care for a wide range of NICU patients including those requiring respiratory support, therapeutic hypothermia, and neurologic care
• No ECMO cases, but all other advanced NICU interventions are within scope
• Previous Providence-affiliated permanent employees must be separated from the health system for a minimum of 3 months and reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to qualify
• Travelers are expected to float between facilities within the state, and refusal to float may impact assignment status
• Minimal to no RTO accommodated for this position

American Traveler Job ID #P-741523. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Neonatal ICU

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