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, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Level IV NICU position requiring 2+ years Level III-IV NICU experience and WA or compact RN license.

• Level IV NICU within a 152-bed children's hospital, ranked second highest acuity in the state
• 70 NICU beds with a typical census around 50
• Private NICU rooms with overflow to Level II Nursery for feeders/growers
• Part of a pediatric hospital attached to an adult hospital with high-risk labor and delivery services
• Patient population includes prematurity down to 22 weeks gestation, RDS, high-risk deliveries, feeders/growers, and NAS
• Surgical patients and HIE experience preferred
• Uses Epic EMR
• 12-hour day shifts ) or night shifts )
• 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation every other weekend, with rare back-to-back weekends
• Floating required to Med Surg or PICU for patients 1 year and under, or as Helping Hands
• No on-call requirements
• Block scheduling possible but not guaranteed

• Active WA state or compact RN license required
• BLS and NRP certifications required
• PALS strongly preferred
• Minimum 2 years of Level III-IV NICU experience required
• Experience with ventilator respiratory support required
• Trach experience highly preferred
• Skills required in g-tubes, NG/OG tubes, NCPAP, UAC/UVC management, PICC lines, medication administration, care planning, and discharge to home
• Previous travel nursing experience strongly preferred

• Scrub color is unrestricted
• First-time travelers will be considered, though travel experience is strongly preferred
• Candidates should have a friendly, collaborative attitude

American Traveler Job  #P-772190. 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.