NICU Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Level IV Neonatal ICU Contract in Seattle, WA

Join a high-acuity Level IV NICU in Seattle, Washington, as a travel registered nurse and care for critically ill neonates and infants. This travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced NICU RN skilled in complex medical and surgical neonatal care, including patients recovering from cardiac and abdominal procedures. Enjoy a Pacific Northwest lifestyle with waterfront scenery, vibrant neighborhoods, renowned cultural attractions, and abundant outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse
• Location: Seattle, Washington
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,930-$2,030
• Contract: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts; days, 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., and nights, 7:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week; guaranteed hours
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Coverage: Travelers must work two of three holiday blocks during the assignment
• Patient Population: Neonates and infants, occasionally up to 5-6 months of age
• Unit: 32-bed, high-acuity Level IV NICU
• Patient Ratios: Typically 1:1 or 2:1
• Charting: Epic experience preferred
• Float Expectations: May float within scope to other intensive care, acute care, and lower-acuity units based on patient census and staffing needs
• Call: Potential call requirement
• Time Off: Requested time off must be submitted with the initial application; time off is not permitted during the first two weeks for orientation

NICU Travel RN Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of recent NICU registered nursing experience
• Strong Level IV NICU experience with high-acuity neonatal care; experienced Level III NICU RNs with substantial surgical neonatal experience may be considered
• Experience caring for surgical neonates, including post-cardiac and post-abdominal surgery patients
• Experience with ventilator management, including AC, PC, SIMV, CPAP, BiPAP, and PEEP
• Experience with tracheostomy care and management, fluid management, therapeutic hypothermia, and multiple ventilation modes
• Telemetry experience
• Current BLS and PALS certifications; NRP certification is strongly preferred or may be required based on unit standards
• Active Washington RN license, temporary Washington RN license, or eligibility and willingness to obtain Washington licensure before the start date; Compact RN licenses may be accepted
• Completion of at least two previous travel nursing assignments is required
• Travelers new to NICU travel assignments should have approximately 3-4 years of Level IV NICU experience, including care of Level IV patients and prior float experience
• Ability to provide required certifications and complete pre-start education and unit requirements
• Comfort working rotating day and night shifts and floating within scope as needed

NICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to critically ill neonates and infants in a high-acuity Level IV NICU
• Care for patients with complications of prematurity, birth defects, and complex medical or surgical conditions
• Provide care for neonates following cardiac, abdominal, and other major surgical procedures
• Manage ventilated patients and provide tracheostomy care, including fresh tracheostomies when clinically appropriate
• Monitor fluid balance and support therapeutic hypothermia or cooling protocols
• Recognize changes in patient condition and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to implement timely interventions
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in Epic or the designated electronic medical record
• Safely manage assigned patient ratios of 1:1 or 2:1 based on acuity
• Float to other intensive care, acute care, or lower-acuity settings within scope to support patient care needs
• Participate in weekend, holiday, and potential call coverage according to the assignment schedule

Apply now for this NICU travel nursing opportunity in Seattle, Washington, and join a team providing specialized care to critically ill neonates and infants.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.