Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU

Mary Bridge Children's Hospital; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $20k

Relocation bonus up to $10k

Tuition assistance

Incentive pay and shift differentials

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital in Tacoma, WA seeks a Staff RN to join our hospital-based team, delivering pediatric nursing care with a multidisciplinary approach and strong family engagement.

The role supports NICU-oriented care, quality improvement, and professional development within a 0.75 FTE night shift schedule. Sign-on, relocation, and tuition assistance are offered along with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2 Years Of Previous NICU Experience Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize patient care by prioritizing, delegating, delivering and evaluating.
• Utilize nursing knowledge to deliver care using the nursing process per hospital policies.
• Collaborate with the nursing team to improve quality of care and patient experience.
• Foster a learning environment for patients, families and staff.
• Advocate for ethical care respecting diverse backgrounds.

Skills

NICU experience

Acute care experience

Education

RN license (WA)

BLS Certification

ACLS/NALS/PALS/TNCC/NRP certification

Job description

Where kids and families are always first

At MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network, caring for kids is more than what we do — it’s our purpose. As the state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and the only pediatric hospital in Washington’s South Sound, we provide a comprehensive network of care designed specifically for children and adolescents.

Our vision is to be the safest, highest-quality place for children to receive care, where every child has a medical home and every family feels supported.

FTE: 0.75 Shift: Nights Schedule: 12 hour night shifts.

2 Years Of Previous NICU Experience Preferred.

Benefits and Incentives

Potentially up to $20k sign-on bonus (qualifying external candidates)

Potentially up to $10k relocation bonus (depending on the distance of move)

Tuition assistance (100% of tuition and fees or up to $5,250)

Incentive pay and shift differentials

Competitive benefits package

Generous paid time off to support work/life balance

Position Summary

We’re seeking a staff RN to join our incredible hospital-based team. This is an excellent opportunity to utilize your specialized training, knowledge, and nursing care with a multidisciplinary approach.

It’s an exciting time to be a nurse at MultiCare. We are on a journey to become a best-in‑class nursing organization. Together, we are creating an environment where nurses are owners in the clinical decision‑making process, are well connected, have open communication with their colleagues, feel supported to develop professionally, and understand the future of nursing at MultiCare.

Responsibilities

• You will organize patient care by prioritizing, delegating, delivering and evaluating on an ongoing basis
• You will utilize the knowledge base of nursing education and experience to deliver nursing care using the nursing process according to hospital policies, procedures and protocols
• Collaborate with the nursing team to facilitate overall improvement in quality of care, patient experience and cost reduction
• Foster a learning environment for patients/families, nursing staff and members of the health care team
• Advocate for ethical and holistic care promoting the autonomy, dignity, and health of patients from diverse ethnic and social backgrounds

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, or obtained within five (5) years from the initial date of hire; RN with 15+ years of service or internal candidates hired before January 1, 2021 may be considered in satisfaction of this requirement in lieu of an education agreement
• Advanced degree in Nursing (MSN, PhD, DNP, ARNP) preferred
• Registered Nurse license (RN) in Washington State or multi‑state licensure endorsement (MSL)
• Current BLS Certification required
• ACLS or NALS or PALS or TNCC or NRP certification, as required by facility or department
• Certification in specialty area preferred
• One (1) year of experience in acute care setting preferred

About Mary Bridge Children’s

For more than 70 years, MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network has cared for children and families across the South Sound. Anchored by an 82‑bed pediatric hospital in Tacoma, Mary Bridge offers a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, a 24‑hour pediatric‑only Emergency Department and a state‑designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center.

As a comprehensive pediatric health network, Mary Bridge delivers expert, family‑centered care across inpatient, outpatient and specialty services, supported by multidisciplinary teams dedicated to the unique needs of every child and family we serve.

Why Mary Bridge Children’s?

Built for children and families

Delivering care designed specifically for kids and the families who support them, with a strong focus on family‑centered care.

Award-winning care

Named a Top Children’s Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, earning this national recognition six times in the past eight years, with physicians consistently recognized on Top Doctors lists by Seattle Magazine, Seattle Met and the Tacoma News Tribune.

Growing for the future

A new pediatric hospital and medical office building designed to support the future of children’s care.

Well‑being and support

Generous time off, wellness resources and programs designed to help you maintain balance in your work and life.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $48.15 - $90.83 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.