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NICU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Contract – Fort Wayne, Indiana

Experienced NICU Registered Nurses (RNs) can join a dedicated neonatal care team in Fort Wayne, Indiana, for a 13-week travel nursing contract in a 31-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This Indiana travel nurse opportunity is ideal for a compassionate neonatal nurse who provides exceptional care to critically ill newborns in a collaborative acute-care environment.

Fort Wayne offers a welcoming, family-friendly community with beautiful parks, cultural attractions, and convenient access to outdoor recreation.

Travel NICU RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250–$2,370
• Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Assignment Dates: November 2, 2026–February 1, 2027
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Healthcare Setting: 31-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Nursing Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; day or night scheduling may be available based on unit needs
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:1 or 1:2
• Charting and Equipment: EPIC electronic charting and Pyxis medication administration
• Orientation: Eight-hour orientation days during the first two weeks; attendance is required for all seven orientation days
• Dress Code: Caribbean blue scrubs

NICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Level III NICU nursing experience
• Current Indiana Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Ability to provide compassionate, detail-oriented nursing care to critically ill neonates and their families
• Willingness to float to age-appropriate pediatric or PICU assignments when needed

Travel NICU Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to premature and critically ill newborns in a Level III NICU
• Assess neonatal patient status, identify changes in condition, and promptly communicate clinical concerns
• Administer medications and treatments safely using established neonatal nursing protocols
• Monitor vital signs, support neonatal stabilization, and collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary care team
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in EPIC
• Educate and support families throughout the neonatal intensive care experience
• Maintain a safe, organized, and developmentally supportive environment for newborn patients

Apply now for this NICU Registered Nurse travel contract in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and join a collaborative neonatal healthcare team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.