Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,410 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: 08/10/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) registered nurses are sought in Tacoma, Washington, to join a high-acuity pediatric hospital with a level IV NICU. The position involves caring for premature and high-risk newborns, including those with disorders such as respiratory distress syndrome, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, and neonatal abstinence syndrome. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of employment. The role requires a minimum of two years of experience in a Level III to IV NICU setting.

Job Details:

• Location: Tacoma, Washington
• Shift Times: 07:00 AM - 07:30 PM or 07:00 PM - 07:30 AM
• Shift Hours: 12 hours per shift
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
• Required Qualifications: Valid Washington state nursing license, Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), minimum of 2 years of experience caring for neonates in Level III or IV NICU
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with surgical patients and hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), experience with respiratory support for ventilators, trachs (highly preferred but not required), G-tubes, NG/OG tubes, NCPAP, UAC/UVC management, PICC lines, medication administration, care planning, and discharge to home
• Additional Information:
  • Consideration for first-time travel nurses; prior travel experience strongly preferred
  • Patient Types include prematurity down to 22 weeks gestation, respiratory distress syndrome, high-risk deliveries, feeders and growers, and neonatal abstinence syndrome
  • Floating occasionally to the Emergency Room to act as a sitter is possible but rare
  • Every other weekend rotation, with some back-to-back weekends potentially occurring
  • No on-call duties required
  • Block scheduling may be available but is not guaranteed
  • The NICU is part of the pediatric hospital attached to an adult hospital, with private rooms and overflow capacity in the Level II nursery

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 #1269487. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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