Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $2,410 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: 08/10/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse opportunity in Tacoma, Washington. This position involves caring for critically ill neonates, including premature infants as young as 22 weeks gestation, with a focus on high-risk deliveries, respiratory support, and complex care plans. The role requires a compassionate team player with a strong clinical background and the flexibility to work nights.

Job Details

• Position: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse
• Location: Tacoma, Washington
• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, starting on 08/10/2026
• Required Qualifications: Certifications including Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP); Washington state nursing license; minimum of 2 years of experience in Level III-IV Neonatal Intensive Care Units; experience with respiratory support for vents, trachs, G-tubes, NG/OG tubes, NCPAP, UAC/UVC management, PICC lines, medication administration, and care plan development.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with surgical patients and hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE).
• Additional Information: This role may involve occasional float to emergency room to act as a sitter, but rarely. The NICU is part of a pediatric hospital attached to an adult hospital, featuring private rooms and a census typically around 50 infants. Block scheduling is possible but not guaranteed.

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 #1287021. 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