Travel NICU RN - $2,041 per week

American Consultants 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: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, NICU – Seattle, WA 98122

Start Date: October 19, 2026

Location: Seattle, Washington

Schedule: Day shift, 4x12-hour shifts (07:00 - 19:30). Patient ratio of 2:1. Block scheduling available upon request. Intermittent weekend coverage required with flexibility to accommodate scheduling preferences. Must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day).

Highlights:

• Level III/IV NICU with 77-bed capacity and average daily census of 50 patients
• Care for micro-preemies starting at 23-24 weeks gestation with advanced interventions including high-frequency ventilators, oscillators, CPAP/BiPap, therapeutic hypothermia, and PICC/central line management
• Attend high-risk deliveries and neonatal surgeries with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
• Dedicated admit nurse typically handles admissions; travelers focus on ongoing patient care
• Minimal floating required due to high unit demand; occasional float to sister campuses for NICU coverage or pediatrics (newborns/infants only)
• Epic charting system with 24-40 hours of orientation provided

Requirements:

• Active Registered Nurse license (compact license accepted)
• Minimum 3 years of NICU experience required; must have at least 3 years in Level III NICU or 2 years in Level IV NICU
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required
• Experience with administration of blood products, ventilator management, neonatal dosage calculations, feeding tube placement/management, and central line care
• Proficiency with neonates 29+ weeks gestation and therapeutic interventions (excluding ECMO)
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Willingness to float to nearby campuses as needed
• Two professional references covering one year of experience within the last three years

Why Join Us?

This 13-week travel assignment offers the opportunity to work in a high-acuity Level III/IV NICU environment with a supportive team and comprehensive resources. You'll gain valuable experience caring for the most vulnerable patients while enjoying flexible scheduling options and the ability to work consecutive shifts if preferred. Join a collaborative healthcare team dedicated to providing exceptional neonatal care in the Pacific Northwest.

American Consultants Job ID #19181235. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:Electrophysiology (EP) Lab,07:00:00-19:00:00

About American Consultants

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Weekly pay
• License and certification reimbursement
• Holiday Pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus