Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $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: 06/29/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse position available in Tacoma, Washington. This role involves providing specialized care to premature and high-risk neonatal patients in a Level II Childrens Hospital with a Level IV NICU. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.

Job Details:

• Location: Tacoma, Washington
• Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Years of Experience: Valid Washington state nursing license; BLS (Basic Life Support) certification; NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification; minimum of 2 years of experience working in a Level III or IV NICU; minimum of 0 years of experience considered, but 2 years preferred.
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, rotating between 0700-1930 and 1900-0730, with every other weekend rotation.
• Required Qualifications: Washington state license; BLS and NRP certifications; 2 years of Level III-IV NICU experience.
• Additional Information: Consider first-time traveler; travel experience strongly preferred. NICU patients include prematurity down to 22 weeks gestation, respiratory distress syndrome, high-risk deliveries, NAS, and other complex conditions. EMR utilized is EPIC. Floating duties may include acting as a sitter in the emergency room, although rarely required. Block scheduling is possible but not guaranteed. NICU is part of a pediatric hospital attached to the adult hospital, with private rooms and overflow of the Level II nursery for feeders/growers.

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 #1268495. 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.

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Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus