NICU | Registered Nurse

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – NICU | 13-Week Contract in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Join our healthcare team as a NICU Travel Nurse providing specialized neonatal care in a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Registered Nurse who is confident caring for newborns and infants in an acute-care setting and collaborating with a dedicated interdisciplinary team. Fort Wayne offers a welcoming community with a relaxed pace, affordable living, and convenient access to parks, cultural attractions, and the broader Midwest.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250–$2,370
• Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Healthcare Setting: Level II NICU / Level II Nursery
• Contract: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• End Date: February 1, 2027
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Patient Assignment: Approximately 1:1 or 1:2
• Charting and Medication Systems: EPIC and Pyxis
• Orientation: Mandatory weekday orientation 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 Level III NICU nursing experience
• Current Indiana Registered Nurse license, or willingness to obtain one before starting
• Current Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and complete the required orientation schedule
• Willingness to float to age-appropriate Pediatric or Pediatric Intensive Care settings as needed

NICU Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to neonates and infants in an acute-care NICU setting
• Assess patients, monitor clinical status, administer medications, and respond promptly to changes in condition
• Deliver care within a 1:1 or 1:2 patient assignment while promoting safety, comfort, and family involvement
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in EPIC
• Use Pyxis and established medication-safety practices to support accurate medication administration
• Collaborate with providers, respiratory care, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate neonatal care
• Float to age-appropriate Pediatric or Pediatric Intensive Care assignments when requested

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

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.