Travel NICU RN - $2,267 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, nights Employment Type: Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse (RN) Position Overview Join a dedicated team in a reputable children's hospital with a high-level NICU. We are seeking a skilled Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse (RN) to provide exceptional care for critically ill neonates as part of a dynamic healthcare team. Requirements Minimum of 2 years of experience in Level III-IV NICU. Current BLS and NRP certifications. Valid Washington state nursing license. Required Skills Competence in respiratory support for vents (required). Familiarity with trachs (highly preferred, not required). Experience with g-tubes, NG/OG, and NCPAP. Skilled in UAC/UVC management and PICC line care. Proficient in medication administration and care planning. Experience facilitating discharges to home. Positive attitude and friendly demeanor are essential. Patient Types and Common Diagnoses The NICU team cares for patients who are: Premature neonates down to 22 weeks gestation. Diagnosed with Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS). High-risk deliveries and patients. Feeders and growers. Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS). Preferred experience includes surgical patients and those with Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE). Work Environment You will be working in a 152-bed children's hospital with a Level IV NICU that has 70 NICU beds, typically serving a census of around 50 patients. The NICU offers private rooms with overflow into a Level II Nursery for feeders and growers. The unit is part of a pediatric hospital that connects with an adult hospital, including a high-risk labor and delivery department. Additional Information Floating to MedSurg or PICU may be required for patients aged 1 and under or as needed. Weekend rotation occurs every other weekend, with occasional back-to-back weekends (rare). Shift options include day (0700-1930) and night (1900-0730). Scrub colors are flexible; any color is acceptable. Block scheduling may be available, but it is not guaranteed. If you are a passionate and skilled NICU RN looking to make a significant impact in the lives of critically ill infants, we encourage you to apply. Thrive Staffing Job ID 19325168. 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,19:00:00-07:00:00 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.