NICU | Registered Nurse

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

Position Overview

Join a specialized Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team as a Travel Registered Nurse in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This Indiana travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced NICU RN who is passionate about caring for critically ill and premature newborns in a collaborative acute-care environment. Fort Wayne offers a welcoming community, convenient amenities, and a balanced Midwestern lifestyle with opportunities to enjoy parks, cultural attractions, and outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) nursing
• Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• End Date: February 1, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250–$2,370
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Unit Size: 31 beds with typical 1:1 or 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratios
• Documentation System: EPIC
• Medication Administration: Pyxis
• Orientation: Eight-hour days during the first two weeks; mandatory attendance is required for all seven orientation days
• Additional Scheduling Note: May float to age-appropriate Pediatric or PICU assignments

NICU Registered Nurse Requirements

• At least 2 years of Level III NICU nursing experience
• Current Indiana Registered Nurse (RN) license, or willingness to obtain one before the assignment begins
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Ability to provide skilled nursing care for critically ill and premature neonates
• Willingness to work night shifts and float to age-appropriate pediatric critical-care areas when needed

Travel NICU RN Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to neonates in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Assess patient conditions, recognize changes in status, and respond promptly to clinical needs
• Administer medications and treatments safely while following established standards of care
• Monitor vital signs, respiratory status, nutrition, laboratory results, and developmental needs
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and the multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Educate and support families throughout the neonatal care experience
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in EPIC
• Maintain a safe, compassionate, and developmentally supportive environment for newborn patients

Apply now for this Travel NICU Registered Nurse opportunity in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and join a specialized neonatal care 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.