Travel NICU RN - $2,134 per week

Thrive Staffing 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: 11/02/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse Job Description We are currently seeking a skilled and compassionate Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse to join our team. This position is ideal for individuals with experience caring for critically ill newborns and who are dedicated to providing high-quality patient care. Responsibilities Provide comprehensive nursing care to infants in the NICU, including those requiring respiratory support and various medical interventions. Manage and monitor respiratory support for ventilators and non-invasive settings (NCPAP). Administer medications, maintain care plans, and participate in discharge planning to home. Assist with the management of g-tubes, NG/OG tubes, UAC/UVC lines, PICC lines, and tracheostomies as needed. Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team and support families during their care journey. Float to MedSurg or PICU for patients aged 1 and under, or assist as needed in other areas of the hospital. Qualifications Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Level III-IV NICU setting. Current BLS and NRP certifications required. Active nursing license in the state of Washington. Experience with high-risk deliveries, prematurity down to 22 weeks gestation, and conditions such as RDS and NAS is preferred. Experience with surgical patients and hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a plus. Additional Information This position includes a weekend rotation every other week and may require occasional back-to-back weekends. Shift times are either 0700-1930 or 1900-0730. Scrub color is flexible. Block scheduling is possible, though not guaranteed. The NICU features private rooms and has a capacity of 70 beds with a typical census around 50 patients. Patient Types/Common Diagnoses Premature infants, down to 22 weeks gestation Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) High-risk deliveries and patients Growth and feeding issues Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) If you have a positive attitude and a friendly disposition, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our youngest patients and their families. Thrive Staffing Job ID 19241801. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:NICU,07:00:00-19:00:00 About Thrive Staffing At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.