Travel NICU RN

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

• Specialty:
  NICU
  - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/16/2026
• Duration:
  26 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: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a NICU RN for a Level III nursery requiring newborn resuscitation skills and WA/compact RN licensure.

• Work in a Level 2 nursery within a Labor, Delivery, and Recovery (LDR) unit with 6 beds
• Level III NICU patient population, neonates greater than 34 weeks
• Patient ratio of 1:3
• Night shift schedule (3x12 or 4x12), 19:00-07:30
• Weekend shifts required unless otherwise posted
• Floats within the hospital to attend vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections as a baby nurse when the nursery is not open
• No floating to sister hospitals
• No on-call requirements
• EPIC charting system used

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required
• Minimum 3 years of NICU experience required
• Newborn resuscitation skills required
• Experience attending high-risk deliveries as baby nurse required
• CPAP and high-flow nasal cannula experience required
• IV start and maintenance skills required
• Skilled in UAC/UVC care, neonatal medication administration, and blood product administration
• Experience with APGAR scoring, thermoregulation, phototherapy, and neonatal abstinence syndrome care
• COVID vaccination and booster required with no exceptions

• Magnet-designated teaching hospital with Level 4 trauma designation
• Provide direct bedside care to neonates including feeding support, IV therapy, and respiratory management
• Support high-risk deliveries and assist with procedures such as lumbar punctures
• Scrubs provided for OR personnel; any scrub color accepted
• RTO limited to a maximum of 1 week and cannot be requested during the first 2 weeks of assignment
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate as travel candidates
• First-time travelers are accepted
• Prior UW Medical Center staff must have at least 18 months of separation before returning as a traveler

American Traveler Job  #P-764740. 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

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.