Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,575 per week

American Traveler 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 Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Nov 16, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced Level III-IV NICU RN for a 12-hour night shift position requiring WA or compact RN license and NRP certification. Details Level IV NICU within a 152-bed children's hospital, ranked 2nd highest acuity level in the state 70 NICU beds with typical census around 50 12-hour night shifts, 0700-1930 or 1900-0730, 36 hours per week 36 hours per week on a 13-week assignment Every other weekend rotation required, with rare back-to-back weekends possible No on-call responsibilities Floating to MedSurg or PICU for patients 1 year and under, or as Helping Hands support Block scheduling may be available but is not guaranteed Patient population includes prematurity down to 22 weeks gestation, RDS, high-risk deliveries, feeders/growers, and NAS Private NICU rooms with overflow to Level II Nursery for feeders/growers Uses Epic EMR Requirements Active WA state or compact RN license required Current BLS and NRP certifications required Minimum 2 years of Level III-IV NICU experience required Required skills include ventilator respiratory support, G-tubes, NG/OG tubes, NCPAP, UAC/UVC management, PICC lines, medication administration, care plan development, and discharge planning to home Trach experience highly preferred but not required Surgical patient and HIE (Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy) experience preferred Prior travel nursing experience strongly preferred Additional Information Unit is part of a Pediatric Hospital attached to the adult hospital with high-risk labor and delivery services Scrub color is unrestricted First-time travelers will be considered, though travel experience is strongly preferred Candidates with a friendly, positive attitude are preferred American Traveler Job ID P-771053. 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: Travel RN - Neonatal ICU About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.