Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Level IV NICU position at a children's hospital, requiring a minimum of 2 years of Level III-IV NICU experience and a WA or compact RN license.

Details

• 70-bed Level IV NICU within a 152-bed children's hospital, with a typical census of around 50 patients
• Patient population includes premature infants as young as 22 weeks gestation, RDS, high-risk deliveries, feeders/growers, and NAS; preferred experience with surgical patients and HIE
• NICU features private rooms, with potential overflow to Level II Nursery for feeders/growers
• Attached to an adult hospital with high-risk labor and delivery services
• 12-hour night shifts (1900–0730)
• 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required; occasional back-to-back weekends possible
• No on-call requirements
• Block scheduling is possible
• Floating to the ER as a sitter is possible but rare
• Epic EMR

Requirements

• Active WA state RN license or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of Level III-IV NICU experience required
• Proficiency with respiratory support including vents, trachs, NCPAP, and related equipment
• Experience with g-tubes, NG/OG tubes, UAC/UVC management, and PICC lines
• Skills in medication administration, care planning, and discharge-to-home coordination
• Surgical NICU patient experience and HIE experience preferred
• At least one supervisor-level reference required for consideration; a second reference will be required prior to start

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive neonatal nursing care in a high-acuity Level IV NICU setting
• First-time travelers will be considered, though travel experience is strongly preferred
• Candidates should bring a positive, friendly attitude and strong team collaboration skills
• Any scrub color is acceptable