Travel SCN/Postpartum RN - $2,381 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care Level II for a travel nursing job in Burien, 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, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Level II NICU / Special Care Nursery and Postpartum (SCN/PP) position requiring dual competency in neonatal and postpartum care on a night shift schedule.

Details

• Level II NICU / Special Care Nursery (SCN) combined with a Postpartum unit in an acute care LDRP setting
• Common diagnoses include phototherapy, feeder/growers, respiratory distress, hypoglycemia, neonatal opioid withdrawal (NOW), and dx sepsis
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:3 babies in the SCN; when flexing to postpartum, assignment is 3 mother-baby couplets
• RNs are required to attend deliveries in the role of baby nurse
• Respiratory therapy equipment includes Bubble CPAP, BiPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, and ventilator support prior to transfer
• Titratable drips include D5W and TPN
• Neonatologist is in-house 24/7
• No telemetry monitoring or monitor techs on this unit
• EMR is Epic
• 12-hour night shifts with block scheduling
• Every other weekend required
• 1 summer and 1 winter holiday required
• Standby (on-call) requirement applies
• Floating is required between SCN and Postpartum within the same LDRP department based on census needs

Requirements

• Active WA state or Compact (NLC) RN license required; pending licenses will not be accepted
• Current BLS (AHA) and NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certifications required; pending certifications not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• NICU Level II experience strongly preferred; postpartum experience also preferred
• Must be skilled in attending deliveries as the baby nurse
• IV start and maintenance skills required
• Experience with Bubble CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, and umbilical line placement assist and maintenance required
• Experience transferring patients to a higher level of care required
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Driver's license required for consideration
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both must include dates of employment and eligibility for rehire

Additional Information

• Orientation consists of 3 nights with staff
• Scrubs are provided by the facility
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year; candidates previously employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered

American Traveler Job ID #P-715043. 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: Travel RN - Neonatal ICU - NICU - Level II

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

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