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

Join a Level III NICU nursing team in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and make a meaningful impact caring for critically ill and premature newborns. This 13-week travel nursing contract offers an on-site night shift assignment in a 31-bed neonatal intensive care unit, with a 1:1 or 1:2 patient ratio and the opportunity to provide specialized care in an acute-care setting. Fort Wayne offers a welcoming community, abundant parks, cultural attractions, and convenient access to the region’s amenities.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250–$2,370
• Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse contract
• Contract Duration: 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.–7:00 a.m.
• Unit: 31-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU); typical patient ratio of 1:1 or 1:2
• Charting and Medication Systems: EPIC and Pyxis
• Orientation: Mandatory eight-hour orientation days scheduled Monday through Friday during week one and Monday through Tuesday during week two

Level III NICU Registered Nurse Requirements

• At least 2 years of Level III NICU nursing experience
• Current Indiana Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Ability to provide proof of required credentials before the assignment start date
• Willingness to float to age-appropriate pediatric or pediatric intensive care areas when needed
• Ability to wear Caribbean blue scrubs

Travel RN Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing care to critically ill and premature newborns in a Level III NICU
• Assess neonatal patients, monitor changes in condition, and promptly communicate clinical findings
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols
• Collaborate with providers, respiratory therapists, and the interdisciplinary care team to support individualized treatment plans
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes accurately in EPIC
• Support families through education, communication, and compassionate bedside care
• Maintain a safe, organized clinical environment and follow neonatal and acute-care standards
• Provide age-appropriate care when floating to designated pediatric or pediatric intensive care areas

Apply now for this Level III NICU travel nursing 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.