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NICU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Assignment – Level III NICU in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Join a collaborative neonatal care team as a NICU Registered Nurse (RN) in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This 13-week travel nursing assignment is ideal for an experienced Level III NICU nurse who values evidence-based practice and compassionate care for critically ill newborns and their families. Fort Wayne offers a welcoming Midwestern community with scenic parks, trails, cultural attractions, and an affordable, family-friendly lifestyle.

NICU Travel Nurse Job Details

• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
• Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• End Date: February 1, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250–$2,370
• Healthcare Setting: Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Schedule: 36 guaranteed hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts
• Shift Time: 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
• Typical Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week
• Unit: 31-bed NICU with typical 1:1 or 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratios
• Charting and Medication Systems: EPIC and Pyxis
• Additional Scheduling Note: Mandatory orientation is scheduled Monday through Friday during week one and Monday through Tuesday during week two, consisting of eight-hour days. Attendance is required for all seven orientation days.

NICU RN Job Requirements

• Current Indiana Registered Nurse (RN) license, or willingness to obtain one before the assignment begins
• At least 2 years of recent Level III NICU nursing experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Ability to provide safe, compassionate care in a high-acuity neonatal environment
• Willingness to float to age-appropriate pediatric or pediatric intensive care areas as needed
• Comfort using electronic health records and automated medication dispensing systems
• Caribbean blue scrubs required

NICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to premature, critically ill, and medically complex newborns in a Level III NICU
• Monitor patients closely, recognize changes in condition, and communicate clinical concerns promptly
• Administer medications and treatments safely while following neonatal care protocols
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in EPIC
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Support and educate families throughout the neonatal care experience
• Maintain a safe, organized, and developmentally appropriate care environment
• Adapt to patient assignments and provide age-appropriate support when floating to pediatric or pediatric intensive care areas

Apply now for this NICU travel nursing opportunity in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of newborns and their families.

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.