Location: Seattle, WA

Start Date: 02-09-2026

End Date: 05-11-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 3x12 Day shifts, 07:00 AM - 7:30 PM (typical schedule: three 12-hour day shifts per week; schedule varies with intermittent weekend coverage; block scheduling available upon request)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $57 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.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide expert bedside care for neonates including extremely preterm infants (23–24 weeks gestation)
• Manage complex respiratory support: CPAP/BiPAP, AC/PC/SIMV modes, high-frequency ventilators and oscillators
• Administer and monitor blood and blood products safely and accurately
• Care for central lines/PICC lines and manage IV therapy including syringe pumps
• Perform neonatal dosage calculations and administer emergency neonatal medications when needed
• Implement therapeutic hypothermia (cooling blanket) protocols and monitor neurological status
• Attend high-risk deliveries and support neonatal surgeries as part of the perioperative team
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and float to nearby campuses when staffing requires
• Document accurately in the electronic health record (Epic preferred) and support continuity of care

Qualifications

• Active RN licensure (compact licenses honored at Swedish facilities)
• Minimum 3 years of NICU experience (note: for auto-offer hardstop — minimum of 2 years at Level III NICU or 1 year at Level IV NICU is required)
• Current BLS and NRP certifications preferred
• Experience with 1:2 patient ratios in NICU settings
• Comfort with attending high-risk deliveries and neonatal surgical care
• Ability and willingness to float to Issaquah, Edmonds, or Pediatrics/NBN as needed

Education

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure — compact licenses accepted

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of neonatal ventilator management including high-frequency vents and oscillators
• Skilled in CPAP/BiPAP and advanced respiratory support for neonates
• Proficient with blood/blood products administration and central line care
• Competent with feeding tube placement/management and gavage feeds
• Experience using syringe pumps and other neonatal-specific equipment
• Fluent in neonatal dosage calculations and emergency medication protocols
• Familiarity with Epic charting and block scheduling workflows

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision plans to keep you healthy and focused
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so paperwork is one less thing to worry about
• Paid time off to recharge — because you deserve rest between lifesaving shifts
• Supportive team culture with interdisciplinary resources (Respiratory, PT, Pharmacy, Social Work)
• Access to professional development and continued education opportunities
• 24-hour orientation and onboarding support to set you up for success
• Referral program and internal recognition for great work
• Secure assignment at a high-acuity NICU with experienced leadership and mentorship

Travel Perks: Explore Seattle, WA

Explore Seattle’s iconic attractions on your off days: stroll Pike Place Market and watch the fish toss, take in panoramic city views from the Space Needle, and wander the Chihuly Garden and Glass. Enjoy waterfront walks along the Seattle Aquarium and the Olympic Sculpture Park, sip coffee at unique local cafes, or catch a ferry to Bainbridge Island for a relaxed weekend. For outdoor lovers, Discovery Park offers trails and Puget Sound panoramas, and Mount Rainier and the Olympic Peninsula are great for day trips or weekend adventures.

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