Travel Registered Nurse NICU Job

Overview
NICU Registered Nurse (Travel) – Neonatal ICU specialty in Everett, Washington. Start date 06/29/2026 for a travel assignment measured in weeks. Weekly pay range: $1,767–$1,860 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. Shift: 3x12 Nights. This is a hospital-based travel position with locals not accepted.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,767–$1,860 per week
- Shift: 3x12 Nights; 1:3 patient ratios
- Start date: 06/29/2026
- Contract: Travel – Temporary Assignment (weeks)
- Orientation: 12 hours
- First-timers accepted (per posting)

Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to neonates in the NICU, including monitoring vital signs and well-being of babies from around 22 weeks gestation and up.
- Manage neonatal respiratory support and ventilator management, including conventional vents, oscillators, CPAP, and high-flow modalities.
- Perform vascular/line care, including UAC, UVC, arterial lines, and central lines; monitor catheter integrity and function.
- Support feeding through bottle, breast, gavage, and OG/NG/NJ tube placement and management; monitor growth and nutrition tolerance.
- Administer medications and therapies such as surfactant and steroids as ordered; recognize and respond to neonatal abstinence syndrome and basic dysrhythmia cues.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (PT, Respiratory, Radiology, Pharmacy, Social Services, Interpreter Services); participate in rounding and care coordination; float to related units as needed for babies.
- Conduct routine ROP screening coordination and assist with standard NICU procedures within scope.

Requirements
- License: Current WA RN license or WA Nursing Compact license; license must be in-hand at submittal.
- Certifications: BCLS and NRP required.
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of Level III NICU experience; first-timers accepted per posting; preferred: prior charge nurse experience.
- Education: Not specified in posting; must be eligible to practice as a registered nurse in WA.
- Clinical environment: Ability to function in a Level II NICU setting with responsibilities that may include float to related neonatal care areas and adherence to unit protocols.
- Compliance: Willingness to complete pre-start modules (non-billable; average ~16 hours) and 12-hour orientation.

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated travel nursing support with a responsive account manager
- 24/7 recruiter and travel-support access
- Pre-start online modules and in-depth orientation to accelerate onboarding
- Assignment-specific compliance guidance and on-site credentialing assistance as available
- Clear path to discuss extension opportunities and future placements

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

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We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

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