You'll care for admitted and normal newborns 32 weeks and older in a Level II NICU. This role comes through American Traveler, a staffing partner, so ask which facility you would land in.
Posted Oct 7
Shift and hours
12-hour shifts · Nights, 19:00 to 07:30 Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00-07:3036 hours a week
Unit and setting
Level II NICU · Hospital Level II NICU unit caring for admissions and normal newborns at 32 weeks gestation or greaterAdmissions and normal newborns 32 weeks or older
License
RN license Active WA state or compact RN license required, must be in hand at time of considerationActive WA or compact RN license, in hand at consideration
Term
13 weeks · starts Nov 16, 2026 · Travel
Do you qualify?
License
Active WA or compact RN license, in hand at considerationActive WA state or compact RN license required, must be in hand at time of considerationCheck your license
Certification
Current BLSCurrent BLS and NRP certifications required
Certification
Current NRP
Experience
2 years of NICU experienceMinimum 2 years of NICU experience required
Skilled in neonatal feedings (bottle, breast, gavage)
Also asks
Experience placing or managing oral, nasogastric and nasojejunal tubesExperience with placement/management of oral/nasogastric/nasojejunal tubes
Also asks
Competent in neonatal medications, emergency medications and dosage calculationsCompetent in neonatal medication administration, emergency medications, and neonatal dosage calculations
Also asks
Two supervisory references covering 1 year of employment in the last 3 yearsTwo supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required
In range for Washington travel rolesWashington travel postings that state pay run $1,870/week to $2,800/week, the middle half $2,100/week to $2,570/week, across 98 postings.
Pay reviews
Lower bill rate if you live within 50 miles of the facilityCandidates residing within a 50-mile radius will be accepted at a lower bill rateResiding within a 50-mile radius of the facility
Benefits
Housing Perks
Tax Advantage Plan
Comprehensive Insurance
Weekly Payroll
Referral Bonuses
Licensure Reimbursement
More benefits (1)
Travel Allowances
The role and schedule
Charting
EpicEpic EMR used
Patients
Mother-baby couplets only if skills already establishedNot expected to care for mother-baby couplets unless skills/competencies are already established
Day to day
Attending vaginal and C-section deliveries, including high-riskAttends all vaginal and Cesarean deliveries, including high-risk deliveries
Float as needed, including to nearby sister facilitiesFloating required as needed, including to sister facilities nearby
Start
Starts Nov 16, 2026Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
Holidays
Work 3 of the 5 major holidaysMust commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
Travel
Floats to nearby sister facilities as needed
Details
Former Providence permanent staff must be separated 3 months to qualifyPrevious Providence permanent employees must be separated from the health system for a minimum of 3 months to qualify
Details
Returning employees must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facilityReturning employees must also live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility they are submitting to
Details
First-time travelers may be consideredFirst-time travelers may be considered for this position
Neighborhoods+Residential life divides sharply between the Edmonds Bowl and the outer hillside neighborhoods. The Bowl forms the historic waterfront core, where walkable streets connect to beaches, indie boutiques, and ferry slips, though properties here command top-tier pricing. Hillside communities like Meadowdale, Perrinville, Seaview, and Yost Park offer more suburban breathing room with mid-century houses nestled under tall evergreens, while areas toward Five Corners, Esperance, and Highway 99 provide comparatively accessible townhouse and apartment options closer to hospital corridors.
Residential life divides sharply between the Edmonds Bowl and the outer hillside neighborhoods. The Bowl forms the historic waterfront core, where walkable streets connect to beaches, indie boutiques, and ferry slips, though properties here command top-tier pricing.
Hillside communities like Meadowdale, Perrinville, Seaview, and Yost Park offer more suburban breathing room with mid-century houses nestled under tall evergreens, while areas toward Five Corners, Esperance, and Highway 99 provide comparatively accessible townhouse and apartment options closer to hospital corridors.
Getting around+Edmonds provides strategic positioning for healthcare shifts across southwest Snohomish County and north King County. A major regional medical center sits directly on the city's eastern corridor along Highway 99, making cross-town commutes straightforward for local staff. Regional commutes to Seattle or Everett utilize Interstate 5 or Highway 99, typically taking 25 to 35 minutes depending on shift timing, while the Sounder North commuter rail and Community Transit connect with Link light rail hubs in neighboring Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace. Ferry vehicle lines feeding the Edmonds–Kingston dock can bottleneck downtown roads during peak sailing windows.
Edmonds provides strategic positioning for healthcare shifts across southwest Snohomish County and north King County. A major regional medical center sits directly on the city's eastern corridor along Highway 99, making cross-town commutes straightforward for local staff.
Regional commutes to Seattle or Everett utilize Interstate 5 or Highway 99, typically taking 25 to 35 minutes depending on shift timing, while the Sounder North commuter rail and Community Transit connect with Link light rail hubs in neighboring Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace. Ferry vehicle lines feeding the Edmonds–Kingston dock can bottleneck downtown roads during peak sailing windows.
Outdoors+Shoreline recreation defines the community, featuring the Edmonds Fishing Pier, Brackett's Landing, and dog-friendly Marina Beach Park, which also serves as the launch point for Puget Sound Express whale watching. Scuba divers utilize the dedicated underwater dive sanctuary established in 1970 off the waterfront. Inland, Yost Memorial Park offers shaded forest running along the Sword Fern Trail alongside public tennis courts and an outdoor pool, while Edmonds Marsh provides peaceful boardwalk trails for birdwatching.
Shoreline recreation defines the community, featuring the Edmonds Fishing Pier, Brackett's Landing, and dog-friendly Marina Beach Park, which also serves as the launch point for Puget Sound Express whale watching. Scuba divers utilize the dedicated underwater dive sanctuary established in 1970 off the waterfront.
Inland, Yost Memorial Park offers shaded forest running along the Sword Fern Trail alongside public tennis courts and an outdoor pool, while Edmonds Marsh provides peaceful boardwalk trails for birdwatching.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Edmonds
Edmonds provides a rare blend of Pacific Northwest coastal charm, independent local culture, and genuine small-town walkability within comfortable striking distance of Seattle and Everett. At the heart of the city sits the Edmonds Bowl, a natural amphitheater framed by sweeping views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. Here, nurses can decompress on the fishing pier, stroll through Brackett's Landing, or grab dinner at spots like Charcoal and Fire & The Feast. Healthcare professionals working along Highway 99 enjoy an effortless cross-town commute, while those commuting into Seattle or Everett have quick access to Interstate 5, Highway 99, Sounder commuter rail, and nearby Link light rail stations. Living here involves tradeoffs: housing stock is tight and commands a significant premium near the water, nightlife winds down early, and waterfront rail horns sound at all hours. However, for nurses seeking safe neighborhoods, rich arts at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, and forested retreats like Yost Memorial Park, Edmonds offers a tranquil home base that feels worlds away from big-city stress.
