Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

American Traveler 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:
  
  11/16/2026
• 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 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Level III-IV NICU RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring WA state licensure and travel experience preferred.

• Level IV NICU within a 152-bed Level II children's hospital, 70 NICU beds with average census around 50
• Patient population includes prematurity down to 22 weeks gestation, RDS, high-risk deliveries, feeders/growers, and NAS
• Private NICU rooms with overflow to Level II Nursery for feeders/growers
• 12-hour night shifts,  or , 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation, with occasional back-to-back weekends
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required to Med Surg or PICU for patients 1 year and under, or as Helping Hands
• Uses EPIC EMR
• Block scheduling possible but not guaranteed

• Active WA state or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of Level III-IV NICU experience required
• Skilled in respiratory support for ventilators required
• Experience with g-tubes, NG/OG tubes, NCPAP, UAC/UVC management, PICC lines, medication administration, care planning, and discharge to home
• Trach experience highly preferred but not required
• Experience with surgical patients and HIE (Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy) preferred

• NICU is part of a Pediatric Hospital attached to the adult hospital with high-risk labor and delivery services
• Any scrub color accepted
• First-time travelers will be considered, though travel experience is strongly preferred
• Friendly, positive attitude valued

American Traveler Job  #P-771052. 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.