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Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $2,410 per week

Cross Country Nurses · Tacoma, WA · 5 days ago
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Job Summary

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse opportunity in Tacoma, Washington. This position involves caring for critically ill neonates, including premature infants as young as 22 weeks gestation, with a focus on high-risk deliveries, respiratory support, and complex care plans. The role requires a compassionate team player with a strong clinical background and the flexibility to work nights.

Position Details

  • Location: Tacoma, Washington
  • Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, starting on 08/10/2026

Required Qualifications

  • Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
  • Nursing License: Washington state nursing license
  • Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in Level III-IV Neonatal Intensive Care Units
  • Additional Skills: Experience with respiratory support for vents, trachs, G-tubes, NG/OG tubes, NCPAP, UAC/UVC management, PICC lines, medication administration, and care plan development

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience: Experience with surgical patients and hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE)

Additional Information

  • This role may involve occasional float to emergency room to act as a sitter, but rarely.
  • The NICU is part of a pediatric hospital attached to an adult hospital, featuring private rooms and a census typically around 50 infants.
  • Block scheduling is possible but not guaranteed.

Benefits

  • Retirement Plan: 401k retirement plan
  • Referral Bonuses:
  • Pay Package: Based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined

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