- Specialty
- NICU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 17 weeks
- Start
- 09/21/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- Duration: 17 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse in a Level II Children's Hospital with a Level IV NICU. This 17-week contract offers opportunities to provide care for premature infants down to 22 weeks gestation, with responsibilities including respiratory support, medication administration, and care planning. The position is suitable for nurses with at least two years of NICU experience and a friendly, positive attitude.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Nights, 12 hours shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, from 09/21/2026 to 01/16/2027
- Required Qualifications: Valid Washington state license, Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), 2 years of experience in Level III-IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
- Skills required: Respiratory support for vents (required), trachs (highly preferred but not required), g-tubes, nasogastric/orogastric tubes, NCPAP, UAC/UVC management, PICC lines, medication administration, care plan development, discharge planning for home; candidates with a friendly demeanor will be given priority
- Patient Types/Common Diagnoses: Prematurity down to 22 weeks gestation, respiratory distress syndrome, high-risk deliveries and patients, feeders and growers, neonatal abstinence syndrome, surgical patients, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy
- EMR: EPIC
- Float: Possibly to emergency room to act as a sitter, but rare
- Weekend rotation: Every other weekend, with occasional back-to-back weekends, but rare
- On call: No
- Scrub Color: Any
- Additional Information: Block scheduling possible but not guaranteed. NICU is part of a Pediatric Hospital attached to the adult hospital, with high-risk labor and delivery. Private rooms in NICU, overflow of Level II nursery for feeders/growers.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1300910. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus