Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $2,720 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU
- Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington.

Cross Country Nurses 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:
  
  09/08/2026
• Duration:
  19 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse Tacoma, Washington. This position involves providing specialized care for neonatal patients with critical conditions, including those requiring advanced respiratory support, neonatal transport, and complex therapies. The role requires a dedicated professional to support newborns and their families within a Level IV NICU serving the Puget Sound region and surrounding communities.

• Shift: 12-hour shifts, with a schedule of either 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
• Start Date:
  
  09/08/2026
• Required Qualifications:
  
  Valid Washington state license, BLS, PALS, NRP; 5 years of experience in Pediatric Emergency Department (PEDs ED) or Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) with at least 1 year in Level IV NICU, neonatal and pediatric transport experience within the last 5 years, and supporting interhospital transport via ground or air, airway management, vasoactive infusions, non-invasive ventilation, inhaled medication administration, IV/IO access.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  TNCC and STABLE certifications.
• Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
  Pediatric and neonatal patients with diagnoses including hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), perioperative hypoxic nephropathy (ppHN), asthma, respiratory illnesses, sepsis, diabetic keto acidosis (DKA), other metabolic disorders, trauma (accidental and non-accidental), ingestions, congenital heart defects, cancer, necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), etc.
• Technology/Equipment:
  Phillips monitor, Hamilton ventilator, Braun and Baxter IV pumps, Tecotherm, Zoll defibrillator, TXP, Cross Vent, Zoll emsCHARTS, EPIC electronic health record, Stryker gurney, transport isolette, ambulance and aircraft equipment (safety day training included during orientation).
• Float:
  When not transporting, may assist in other units where needed and act as helping hands.
• Weekend Rotation:
  Every other weekend
• On Call:
  No
• Scrub Color:
  Black

• 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 . 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

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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus