Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington.

• Specialty:
  NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  04/06/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

NICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel RN – 12 Hour Nights

Travel NICU Registered Nurse (RN) opportunity in Tacoma, WA — Level IV NICU; requires 2+ years Level III-IV NICU experience and an active Washington RN license.

Join a dedicated neonatal nursing team in beautiful Tacoma, Washington (98405). Tacoma offers a scenic waterfront, views of Mount Rainier, and a vibrant arts and culture scene — an excellent location for neonatal nursing and Washington healthcare jobs.

• Location: Tacoma, WA 98405 (Tacoma healthcare jobs, Washington nursing jobs)
• Setting: Level IV NICU in a 152-bed children's hospital (neonatal ICU, pediatric hospital)
• Contract Type: Travel RN
• Start Date: April 6, 2026
• End Date: July 4, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights  or )
• Hours per Week: 36 (guaranteed)
• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend (occasional back-to-back weekends possible)
• EMR: EPIC (EPIC experience preferred)
• Scrub Color: Any

• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,250–$2,370/week (based on 36 hours/week)

• Minimum 2 years of recent Level III-IV NICU experience (neonatal nursing, NICU RN)
• Active Washington State RN license
• BLS and NRP certifications required
• Experience with respiratory support and ventilator management required
• Competence with medication administration, care plans, and discharge to home procedures
• Ability to document accurately in EPIC EMR
• Positive attitude and friendly, collaborative demeanor

• Experience with tracheostomy care (trachs) highly preferred
• Experience with g-tubes, NG/OG feeds, NCPAP, UAC/UVC, and PICC line management
• Preferred experience with surgical NICU patients and HIE (hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy)
• Travel nursing experience preferred; first-time travelers considered

• Provide high-quality neonatal nursing care in a Level IV NICU (neonatal intensive care)
• Care for a variety of neonatal patient types, including extreme prematurity (down to 22 weeks), RDS, high-risk deliveries, feeders/growers, and NAS
• Perform respiratory support and ventilator management for ventilated neonates; manage advanced airway equipment
• Deliver enteral feeding care (G-tube, NG/OG) and manage central/vascular access (PICC, UAC/UVC)
• Administer medications, develop and implement individualized care plans, and coordinate discharge to home
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams — neonatologists, respiratory therapists, lactation consultants, and social work — to optimize patient outcomes
• Float to ER to act as a sitter if needed (rare)
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in EPIC EMR

• Travel RN opportunity in a high-acuity Level IV NICU
• Guaranteed 36 hours/week and predictable night shift schedule
• EPIC EMR experience and exposure to complex neonatal cases for professional growth
• Competitive travel pay and opportunities for professional growth

Apply now to join our NICU team in Tacoma, WA. This neonatal nursing job is ideal for experienced NICU RNs seeking travel nursing roles or Washington nursing opportunities. Join our healthcare team today — submit your resume and credentials to be considered for this Level IV NICU Travel RN position.

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GHR Healthcare Job . 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: NICU

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