Travel Registered Nurse NICU Job

Overview NICU RN (Level II) travel assignment in Olympia, Washington. This 13-week, hospital-based travel role starts on 06/02/2026 and is for a Level II NICU. Weekly pay ranges from $1,759 to $1,890, with no guaranteed hours. Shift schedule is 3x12 rotating (primarily days, with some night coverage). The unit serves neonates around 32 weeks and earlier stabilization/transport, with a typical census of about 6 patients across a 13-bed NICU. Key Highlights Weekly pay: $1,759 – $1,890 per week Guaranteed hours: 0 Contract duration: 13 weeks Shift: 3x12 rotating (primarily days; some nights) Start date: 06/02/2026 Unit: Level II NICU, 13 beds; daily census ~6; may float to Postpartum or Pediatrics per unit guidelines Responsibilities Deliver Level II NICU nursing care for neonates around 32 weeks and older, including initial assessment, thermoregulation, line placement and ongoing monitoring. Manage IV starts/EPIVs, central line care, IV fluids and lipids; perform short-term intubation as needed; utilize CPAP/HFNC and coordinate with respiratory therapy. Support enteral feeding (bottle, breast, gavage); manage NG/OG tubes; provide phototherapy for hyperbilirubinemia. Monitor for NOWS/NAS, neonatal sepsis, and other common NICU presentations; respond to clinical changes with appropriate interventions. Document accurately in Epic; participate in daily rounds; collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (pharmacy, PT, social work, radiology); maintain 1:3 patient-to-nurse ratio. Orientation and float opportunities: may float to Postpartum for stable couplets (with 1–2 shift orientation if no couplet experience) and to Pediatrics for bili babies with applicable restrictions. Requirements Active Registered Nurse license in Washington state BLS and NRP certifications Minimum 2 years NICU experience; travel experience required; first-time travelers not accepted Epic charting experience Ability to work 3x12 rotating shifts (primarily days; some nights) Competence to float to Postpartum with couplet care or to Pediatrics for bili/failure-to-thrive cases per unit guidelines Benefits and Support 24/7 recruiter and travel support Fast credentialing Extension opportunities Housing assistance Dedicated support throughout the assignment #J-18808-Ljbffr