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NICU Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Experienced NICU Registered Nurses can join a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Fort Wayne, Indiana, for a 13-week travel nursing assignment. This opportunity is ideal for a neonatal nurse who is passionate about compassionate, evidence-based care for critically ill and premature newborns. As part of a dedicated healthcare team, you will work in a 31-bed NICU while enjoying Fort Wayne’s welcoming Midwestern community, scenic parks, trails, cultural attractions, dining, and entertainment. This Indiana travel nursing job offers an excellent opportunity to advance your clinical experience in neonatal care.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250–$2,370
• Assignment Dates: November 2, 2026–February 1, 2027
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week, totaling 36 hours
• Shift: Night shift, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Healthcare Setting: Level III NICU with 31 beds and typical 1:1 or 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratios
• Documentation and Equipment: EPIC electronic charting and Pyxis medication administration
• Orientation: Mandatory eight-hour orientation days scheduled Monday–Friday during the first week and Monday–Tuesday during the second week
• Additional Scheduling: May float to age-appropriate pediatric or PICU assignments as needed

NICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Level III NICU nursing experience
• Active 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
• Strong neonatal assessment, critical-thinking, communication, and family-support skills
• Ability to work the assigned overnight schedule and attend all mandatory orientation days

NICU RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to premature, critically ill, and medically complex neonates in a Level III NICU
• Monitor neonatal status, identify changes in condition, and promptly escalate concerns to the appropriate care team
• Administer medications and treatments safely while following neonatal-specific protocols
• Use EPIC for accurate, timely documentation and Pyxis for medication administration
• Collaborate with neonatologists, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Educate and support families while promoting compassionate, developmentally appropriate care
• Maintain a safe, organized clinical environment and follow infection-prevention and patient-safety standards
• Float to age-appropriate pediatric or PICU areas when assigned and within demonstrated competencies

Apply now for this NICU travel nursing opportunity in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and join a dedicated 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.