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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced 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.
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12-hour night shifts (0700-1930 or 1900-0730)
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Level IV NICU in a 152-bed children's hospital — the 2nd highest-level NICU in Washington State
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70-bed NICU unit with a typical census of around 50 patients
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Patient population includes premature infants down to 22 weeks gestation, RDS, high-risk deliveries, feeders/growers, and NAS; preferred experience includes surgical patients and HIE (Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy)
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Private patient rooms in the NICU, with overflow to a Level II Nursery for feeders/growers
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NICU is part of a Pediatric Hospital attached to an adult hospital with high-risk labor and delivery
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36 hours per week
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Every-other-weekend rotation required, with occasional back-to-back weekends
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Rare floating to the ER in a sitter capacity
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No on-call requirements
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Block scheduling is possible
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EMR: Epic
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Active WA state RN license or compact RN license currently in hand or pending (must include proof of pending license and application date)
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Current certifications: BLS and NRP
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Minimum 2 years of Level III-IV NICU experience required
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Proficiency with respiratory support including mechanical ventilation required; trach experience highly preferred
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Skills required: G-tubes, NG/OG tube management, NCPAP, UAC/UVC management, PICC lines, medication administration, care planning, and discharge-to-home coordination
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At least one supervisor-level reference (Charge Nurse, Manager, Director, or above) required for consideration; a second reference required prior to start
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Provide comprehensive neonatal nursing care to a high-acuity patient population in a high-volume Level IV NICU
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Surgical and HIE patient experience is preferred but not required
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First-time travelers will be considered, though travel experience is strongly preferred
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Any scrub color is acceptable
