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

Apply now for a 13-week NICU travel nursing job in Fort Wayne, Indiana, providing expert neonatal care as an experienced Registered Nurse in an acute-care setting.

Bring your neonatal nursing expertise to a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This travel opportunity is ideal for an experienced NICU RN who is passionate about caring for newborns, supporting families, and collaborating with a dedicated neonatal healthcare team. Fort Wayne offers a welcoming community with convenient access to parks, local dining, cultural attractions, and the broader opportunities of northeastern Indiana.

NICU Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse
• Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana 46805
• Contract: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• End Date: February 1, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250–$2,370
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
• Unit: 31-bed Level II NICU 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 scheduled orientation days

NICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of Level III NICU nursing experience
• Current Indiana Registered Nurse license, or eligibility to obtain one before the assignment begins
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Ability to provide safe, compassionate neonatal nursing care in an acute-care environment
• Flexibility to float to age-appropriate pediatric or pediatric intensive care assignments as needed

NICU RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to neonates in a Level II NICU
• Assess patient conditions, monitor clinical changes, and promptly communicate concerns to the interdisciplinary care team
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately using established protocols
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes in EPIC
• Support families through education, communication, and compassionate bedside care
• Maintain a safe, organized clinical environment and follow infection prevention and patient-safety standards
• Float to age-appropriate pediatric or pediatric intensive care areas when required by unit needs

Apply now to join this Indiana travel nursing opportunity and make a meaningful difference in neonatal patient care 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.