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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Level III NICU position at a community hospital in Yakima, WA, requiring a minimum of 3 years of NICU experience and proficiency with ventilators and Bubble CPAP.
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13-week travel contract in the 3N NICU unit of a 226-bed non-profit community hospital
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Level III NICU with 15 dedicated beds
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Patient population includes neonates from 26 weeks gestation and above, including Bubble CPAP and ventilator-dependent patients (no oscillators)
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Patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:3 depending on acuity
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12-hour day shifts (0700–1930)
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36 hours per week
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Every other weekend rotation required as needed
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No on-call responsibilities
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Floating may be required to Mother Baby or other units as 1:1s or nurse aides to census (NACs)
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EMR: Epic
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Active WA RN license or compact RN license
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Current BLS and NRP certifications required
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Minimum 3 years of NICU experience required
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Strong IV skills required
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Experience assisting with central lines (UAC, PICC, UVC) required
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Ventilator experience required
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Experience with NAS care (eat, sleep, console treatment, morphine weaning) required
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Familiarity with Bubble CPAP, high flow, nasal cannula, and neo puff required
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Pediatric experience strongly preferred
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Two supervisory references required prior to start (Charge Nurse, Manager, Director, or above); one reference accepted at time of consideration
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Care for premature and medically complex neonates from 26 weeks gestation and above
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First-time travelers will be considered for candidates with significant NICU experience
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Navy blue scrubs are provided; travelers may wear their own scrubs but must follow OR suite guidelines when attending deliveries
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Pending WA license accepted at time of consideration provided proof of application and application date are included
