Travel NICU RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU
- Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Burien, Washington.

• Specialty:
  NICU
  - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/23/2026
• 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 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery/LDRP-SCN position requiring NRP certification and flexibility to float between neonatal and postpartum care.

• Work in a combined LDRP unit with a Special Care Nursery (SCN) Level 2 NICU in an acute care hospital
• 5-bed unit with 1:3 nurse-to-baby ratios in the SCN
• Flex to postpartum assignments (3 mother-baby couplets) when no babies are in the nursery
• Common diagnoses include phototherapy, growers/gainers, respiratory distress, hypoglycemia, NOW (withdrawal), and sepsis
• Attend deliveries as the baby nurse
• Uses Epic EMR
• Night shift schedule with every other weekend required
• No telemetry or central monitoring on this unit
• Block scheduling with standby call requirement
• First to float among staff
• RT equipment includes CPAP, BiPAP, Hiflow, and ventilators (prior to transfer)

• Active WA or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS (AHA) and NRP certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Experience in NICU Level 2 and postpartum care preferred
• Skilled in attending deliveries as the baby nurse
• Experience with IV starts and maintenance, and transfers to higher level of care
• Experience with Bubble CPAP, Hiflow, and umbilical line placement/maintenance required
• Able to titrate drips including D5W and TPN
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and rehire eligibility
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

• Provide direct patient care in both SCN/NICU and postpartum settings depending on census needs
• Neonatologist in house 24/7
• Charge nurse rarely takes a patient assignment
• No nurse aides on this unit
• 3 nights of unit-specific orientation with staff provided
• Holiday coverage required for one summer and one winter holiday
• Scrubs supplied by facility
• First-time travelers may be considered

American Traveler Job  #P-780811. 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
- Labor & Delivery - LDRP

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.