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Registered Nurse - NICU/Postpartum

📍 Burien, washington · · · 36 hrs/week

NursingUHC-00169895
Candidate pay rate:$65.33/hr ≈ $2,352/wk before stipends Quick apply or call (408) 441-9200

Job description

Registered Nurse - NICU/Postpartum

Start Date: 11-16-2026

End Date: 02-15-2027

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $65.33 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Education

  • Common diagnoses/Types of patients Phototherapy, Gainer/growers, Respiratory distress, Hypoglycemia, NOW (withdrawal), DX Sepsis, attending deliveries as the baby nurse
  • Experience or 'Must have' skills "2 skills preferred (NICU level 2 and postpartum)
  • Must be skilled in attending deliveries as the baby nurse
  • IV start and maintenance, transfer to higher level of care
  • Experience with: Bubble CPAP and Hiflow, Umbilical line placement assist and maintenance"
  • Are RNs required to titrate drips? Yes
  • Common titratable &/or set rate drips D5W, TPN
  • Charge Nurse/House Supervisor? Does the charge nurse take an assignment? Not often
  • Are there nurse aids on this unit/Ratios No
  • Neonatologist in house 24/7? Yes
  • RT Equipment (vents, Cpap, Bi Pap, etc) CPAP, Bipap, hiflow, Vent (prior to transfer)
  • Is there tele on this unit? Monitor Techs? RNs read strips? No telemetry or monitor techs (no central monitoring)
  • Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?) Block scheduling
  • Weekend Requirements Yes (every other weekend)
  • Holiday Requirements Yes (1 summer and 1 winter holiday)
  • Is there call or a standby requirement? Yes SB
  • Floating Requirements Since we are an LDRP with a SCN all in one department, they would have to flex. If there are no babies in the newborn then they would take a postpartum assignment (3 MB couplets).
  • Scrub Color/Dress Code We supply scrubs
  • Unit/Departments specific orientation 3 nights orientation with staff
  • Additional Notes 2 skills preferred (NICU level 2 and postpartum)
  • Additional Questions
  • Notes obtained: Phone Implementation, Email, or On-Site? Kathryn Bateman, Department Head, Courtney Heller and Simonne Stofer CNM.
  • Notes entered by & date: H Miller RN 12/14/22
  • Notes updated by & date: Email from Ally Kjar (CM) Entered by Mallory S RN
  • Specialty: SCN/Post Partum

Apply Now

Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - NICU/Postpartum? Let's get you moving forward!

Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.

Why UHCS

Weekly or bi-weekly pay, medical/dental/vision, a SIMPLE IRA with employer contribution, tests paid on qualifying assignments with payroll deduction available, and one recruiter who stays with you for the whole assignment — reachable after hours. Every placement is credentialed to Joint Commission standards, so your packet is accepted the first time.