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: 11/16/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse Job Overview We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse for our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This position requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in a Level III-IV NICU environment. Responsibilities Provide respiratory support for ventilated patients Manage trach care and other respiratory therapies as needed Administer medication and manage care plans Oversee g-tubes and NG/OG feeding processes Utilize NCPAP and manage UAC/UVC lines Handle PICC line administration and management Prepare patients for discharge and coordinate care for home Work effectively with high-risk deliveries and manage surgical patients Patient Demographics The NICU serves a diverse patient population, including: Premature infants starting from 22 weeks gestation Infants with Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) High-risk deliveries Feeders and growers Infants with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) Preferred experience with surgical patients and those with Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) Qualifications Current BLS and NRP certifications Active Washington state nursing license Strong background in respiratory support and NICU care Friendly demeanor and positive attitude towards patient care Working Conditions Shifts: 0700-1930 or 1900-0730 Weekend rotation: Every other weekend, with occasional back-to-back weekends Floating to MedSurg or PICU for patients aged 1 and under may be required Block scheduling is possible but not guaranteed Use of EPIC for electronic medical records Facility Information The NICU is part of a 152-bed Level II pediatric hospital featuring a Level IV NICU, which is among the highest levels of neonatal care available. The facility comprises 70 NICU beds, with a typical census around 50 patients, providing private rooms for NICU patients and overflow space for feeders and growers. Preferred Experience While first-time travelers are welcome, we highly prefer candidates with prior travel experience in critical care settings. Thrive Staffing Job ID 19344473. 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.