Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,290 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse in a pediatric hospital setting. This position involves providing specialized care to high-risk neonates, including those born as early as 22 weeks gestation, with diagnoses such as respiratory distress syndrome, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, and neonatal abstinence syndrome. The role requires delivering advanced respiratory support and managing complex medical needs within a level IV NICU.

Job Details

• Schedule: 12-hour shifts from 0700-1930 or 1900-0730, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: BLS, NRP, WA state license; minimum 2 years of NICU experience in Level III-IV neonatal intensive care; skills in respiratory support for vents, NG/OG tubes, UAC/UVC management, PICC lines, and care planning.
• Additional Information: Experience with trachs (highly preferred, not required), care for surgical patients, HIE, feeders/growers, NAS, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. Candidate should have a good attitude and friendly demeanor.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Shift Details: The position involves working weekends every other week, with occasional back-to-back weekends.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1328010. 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: Registered Nurse / Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

About Cross Country Nurses

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus