Location: Tacoma, Washington

Shift Type: Rotating 8-hour or 12-hour shifts (schedule varies), coverage Sunday through Saturday, up to 40 hours per week (shift assignments include day and night coverage as needed)

Candidate Pay Rate: $65 - $69 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

• Coordinate and deliver compassionate, age-appropriate neonatal care in collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary teams
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans for critically ill neonates
• Perform physical assessments, obtain health histories, and monitor clinical status closely
• Administer medications safely through multiple routes and monitor for interactions
• Manage respiratory support including ventilators, oscillators, CPAP, SiPAP, nasal cannulas, and iNO
• Provide hands-on neonatal care such as feeding, positioning, hygiene, transport, and catheter management
• Recognize and respond rapidly to adverse clinical changes and participate in neonatal resuscitation efforts
• Educate and support families, including breastfeeding support and counseling
• Serve as a clinical resource for complex neonatal care issues and support staff assignments based on competency
• Participate in specialty referrals, follow-up coordination, and clinical improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program (ACEN or CCNE)
• Current, unrestricted RN license in any U.S. state or territory
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience in a NICU setting
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program - Advanced (NRP) required
• STABLE certification (Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab Work, Emotional Support) preferred or required
• U.S. Citizenship required due to federal contract; candidates must complete a 2 to 3 month clearance process prior to start

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ACEN or CCNE accredited)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong neonatal assessment and critical care skills
• Experience with respiratory support devices and advanced airway management
• Medication administration and neonatal IV/blood product management
• Neonatal resuscitation and high-risk delivery support
• Family-centered education and breastfeeding support
• Ability to work effectively on interdisciplinary teams and prioritize in urgent situations
• Familiarity with neonatal specialized equipment like infusion pumps, suction devices, and hypothermic units

Benefits

• A supportive NICU team that values your expertise and compassion
• Professional growth opportunities and hands-on clinical learning in a federal healthcare setting
• Licensure assistance and certification reimbursement to keep your skills current
• Paid time off to recharge and be your best for families and babies
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options available
• Life insurance and basic workplace protections to give peace of mind
• Opportunities to participate in clinical improvement initiatives and research
• A meaningful role where your work makes a real difference every shift

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