Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,420 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: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in a Pediatric Hospital located in the states secondary highest level NICU. This position involves providing specialized care to premature and high-risk neonatal patients, including those with respiratory support needs, feeding tubes, and post-surgical care. The role requires a dedicated healthcare professional to deliver high-quality patient care in a dynamic pediatric environment.

Job Details

• Position Description: Totalmed MSP is seeking experienced NICU RNS to provide neonatal intensive nursing care in a Level III-IV NICU setting. Responsible for respiratory support, managing trachs, g-tubes, NG/OG, UAC/UVC, PICC lines, medication administration, creating care plans, and discharging patients to home.
• Required Qualifications: Certification in BLS, NRP; WA state license; minimum 2 years of Level III-IV NICU experience; experience with respiratory support for vents, trachs (highly preferred but not required), g-tubes, NG/OG, UAC/UVC, PICC lines, medication administration, and care plan development; the ability to work night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours weekly; responding to patient needs efficiently and maintaining a friendly attitude.
• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week, starting on 11/16/2026 and ending on 02/13/2027.
• Additional Information: The NICU has 70 beds with a typical census of around 50, includes private rooms, extensive high-risk neonatal care, and overflow nursery services. The hospital is part of a pediatric facility attached to an adult hospital, with high-risk labor and delivery services. Block scheduling is possible. Floating roles include MedSurg or Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) for patients under care.

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 # . 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: 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.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus