Travel NICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Level III/IV Neonatal Intensive Care in Seattle, WA

NICU Registered Nurse travel contract in Seattle, Washington, caring for critically ill newborns in a high-acuity Level III/IV neonatal intensive care unit. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to care for neonates as young as 23-24 weeks gestation. Seattle’s vibrant neighborhoods, renowned dining and arts scene, waterfront views, and easy access to outdoor adventure make it an excellent destination for your next nursing assignment.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,850-$1,950
• Assignment Type: 13-week NICU travel nurse contract
• Location: Seattle, Washington
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: February 15, 2027
• Schedule: Day shifts, typically 3 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts, approximately 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Unit: Level III/IV NICU with approximately 77 beds and an average daily census of 50
• Patient Population: Critically ill neonates and infants
• Typical Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Scheduling: Block scheduling may be available; intermittent weekend coverage is required

NICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Washington; compact license must be active and in hand when applicable
• At least 3 years of NICU nursing experience, including Level III NICU experience; candidates with Level IV experience should have at least 2 years in that setting
• Experience caring for neonates as young as 23-24 weeks gestation
• Current BLS and NRP certifications
• Strong clinical proficiency with ventilators, CPAP/BiPAP, high-frequency ventilation, and oscillators
• Experience with blood and blood product administration, PICC and central lines, feeding tubes, syringe pumps, and therapeutic hypothermia
• Epic electronic health record (EHR) charting experience preferred
• Ability to float to nearby campuses or pediatric and newborn settings as needed while caring for newborns and infants
• At least 1 year of professional nursing experience is required

NICU Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill neonates and infants in a high-acuity neonatal intensive care unit
• Monitor and manage patients receiving mechanical ventilation, CPAP/BiPAP, high-frequency ventilation, and oscillator therapy
• Administer blood and blood products and manage PICC lines, central lines, feeding tubes, and syringe pumps
• Provide therapeutic hypothermia and warming blanket care according to clinical protocols
• Assist with cardioversion, defibrillation, high-risk deliveries, and neonatal surgeries
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, social services, physical therapy, and rapid response teams
• Deliver family-centered education and support while maintaining accurate clinical documentation
• Work collaboratively with the dedicated admission nurse; NICU travel nurses are generally not responsible for admitting newborns
• Adapt to occasional floating assignments, including newborn, pediatric, or nearby NICU settings, based on unit needs

Apply now for this Seattle NICU travel nursing opportunity and join a high-acuity neonatal care team in Washington.

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.