NICU | Registered Nurse

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

Start your next Indiana travel nursing job as a NICU Registered Nurse in Fort Wayne. Join a dedicated neonatal care team and provide compassionate, evidence-based care to newborns in an acute-care neonatal intensive care unit. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced neonatal nurse seeking a rewarding 13-week travel contract. Fort Wayne offers a welcoming Midwestern community with affordable living, a comfortable pace of life, and access to vibrant cultural, dining, and outdoor experiences.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks, through February 1, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250–$2,370
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Unit: 31-bed neonatal care unit with typical 1:1 or 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratios
• Charting and Medication Systems: EPIC and Pyxis
• Orientation: Eight-hour days scheduled Monday through Friday during week one and Monday through Tuesday during week two; attendance is required for all seven orientation days
• Additional Scheduling Note: May float to age-appropriate pediatric or pediatric intensive care areas as needed

NICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of 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
• Strong neonatal assessment, critical-thinking, and clinical communication skills
• Ability to provide safe, compassionate care in a fast-paced acute-care environment

Travel NICU RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for neonates in the neonatal intensive care unit
• Perform ongoing neonatal assessments, recognize changes in patient condition, and promptly escalate concerns
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and the interdisciplinary care team
• Educate and support families while promoting family-centered neonatal care
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes in EPIC
• Follow unit policies, infection-prevention standards, and neonatal safety practices
• Float to age-appropriate pediatric or pediatric intensive care assignments when required

Apply now for this NICU Registered Nurse travel contract in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and join a compassionate healthcare team dedicated to exceptional neonatal care.

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.