Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,845 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: 09/08/2026
• Duration: 19 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse Tacoma, Washington. This position involves providing specialized care for neonatal patients in a Level IV NICU that serves the Puget Sound region and surrounding communities. The role supports a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering advanced neonatal care, including CRRT and ECMO support, with a focus on safety and quality patient outcomes.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts (7 p.m. 7 a.m.) with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: 3 years of experience in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) or Level IV Neonatal ICU, with at least 1 year of experience specifically in Pediatric Emergency Department (PEDs ED) or Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). Valid Washington state license, Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
• Preferred Qualifications: Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), STABLE certification.
• Patient Types and Common Diagnoses: Neonatal and pediatric patients with diagnoses including hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), perinatal hypoxic-necrosis (ppHN), asthma, respiratory illnesses, sepsis, diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), metabolic disorders, trauma (accidental and non-accidental), ingestions, congenital heart defects, cancer, necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), among others.
• Technology and Equipment: Phillips monitor, Hamilton ventilator, Braun and Baxter IV pumps, Tecotherm, Zoll defibrillator, TXP, Cross Vent, Zoll emsCHARTS, EPIC electronic medical record system, Stryker gurney, transport isolette, ambulance and aircraft transport equipment (training provided during orientation).
• Float: When not transporting, may assist in other hospital units as needed.
• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend.
• On Call: No.
• Additional Notes: The team consists of 1 RN, 1 RT, and an EMT who operates ambulance transport, partnering with NW Ambulance for ground and Airlift Northwest for air transports (fixed and rotor wing). Note: This position involves supporting interhospital neonatal and pediatric transport via ground or air, airway management, vasoactive infusions, non-invasive ventilation, and other advanced neonatal care procedures.

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 #1297245. 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: Registered Nurse / Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we're here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It's about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we're with you every step of the way. Let's build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus