NICU | Registered Nurse

Travel NICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Level IV Pediatric NICU in Seattle, WA

Apply now for a 13-week NICU travel nursing job caring for critically ill neonates and infants in a high-acuity Level IV pediatric neonatal intensive care unit in Seattle, Washington. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced NICU RN who is confident caring for surgical neonates, managing complex respiratory support, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Enjoy the professional energy of Seattle’s 98105 area, known for its waterfront access, parks, cultural attractions, and vibrant medical and academic community.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse
• Location: Seattle, Washington 98105
• Contract: 13-week travel nursing assignment
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• End Date: January 18, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,930–$2,030
• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week; rotating days and nights
• Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts, generally 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week with guaranteed hours
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
• Holiday Coverage: Travelers must work two of three holiday blocks during the assignment, totaling four of six applicable dates
• Unit: 32-bed, high-acuity Level IV NICU caring for neonates and infants
• Patient Ratios: Typically 1:1 or 2:1, based on acuity
• Floating: May float within scope to PICU, CICU, acute care, or lower-acuity areas based on patient volume and unit needs
• Call: Potential call requirement
• Charting: Epic experience preferred
• Openings: Four positions available

Travel NICU RN Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of recent NICU RN experience
• Experience in a true Level IV, high-acuity NICU strongly preferred
• Experience caring for surgical neonates, including post-cardiac and post-abdominal surgery patients
• Completion of at least two prior travel assignments preferred; first-time travelers may be considered with 3–4 years of Level IV NICU experience, high-acuity patient experience, and demonstrated floating experience
• Current Registered Nurse license in Washington or a compact-state RN license; candidates with a pending Washington license may be considered but must obtain an active license before the start date
• Current BLS, PALS, and NRP certifications
• Demonstrated experience with ventilator management, including AC, PC, SIMV, CPAP, BiPAP, and PEEP
• Experience with tracheostomy care and management, fluid management, therapeutic hypothermia or cooling therapy, and telemetry
• Ability to care for complex neonates and infants with prematurity complications, congenital anomalies, and surgical conditions
• Comfort working rotating day and night shifts and providing required weekend and holiday coverage
• COVID-19 vaccination required; medical and religious exemptions may be considered

NICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill neonates and infants in a Level IV NICU
• Manage patients with complex medical and surgical needs, including post-cardiac surgery, post-abdominal surgery, neural tube defects, and congenital diaphragmatic hernia
• Monitor respiratory status and manage advanced ventilation modalities and other critical-care equipment
• Provide tracheostomy care, manage fresh tracheostomies, and support patients requiring specialized airway management
• Administer and evaluate therapeutic hypothermia or cooling therapy according to clinical protocols
• Perform detailed assessments, manage fluids, administer medications, and recognize changes in patient condition
• Care for patients within typical 1:1 or 2:1 assignments while prioritizing safety, accuracy, and family-centered care
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, surgeons, and other interdisciplinary team members
• Float to other intensive care or acute-care environments within scope as needed to support patient-care operations
• Document patient care accurately in Epic and communicate effectively during handoffs

Apply now for this Level IV NICU travel nursing opportunity in Seattle, Washington, and join a dedicated pediatric healthcare team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.