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

Apply for a 13-week Travel Registered Nurse job in Fort Wayne, Indiana, providing expert neonatal care in a 31-bed Level II NICU.

Join a collaborative neonatal care team as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) in a 31-bed Level II NICU in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced NICU nurse who is passionate about providing attentive, evidence-based care to newborns and supporting families during critical moments. Fort Wayne offers a welcoming community with beautiful parks, cultural attractions, convenient amenities, and a relaxed Midwestern lifestyle.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• End Date: February 1, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250-$2,370
• Schedule: 36 hours per week, typically three 12-hour shifts
• Shift: Nights, 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Unit: 31-bed Level II NICU with typical 1:1 or 1:2 patient ratios
• Charting and Equipment: EPIC electronic medical records and Pyxis medication administration
• Orientation: Mandatory eight-hour orientation days scheduled Monday through Friday during week one and Monday through Tuesday during week two

NICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of Level III NICU nursing experience
• Current Indiana Registered Nurse (RN) license, or eligibility to obtain one
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Strong neonatal assessment, prioritization, and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to provide safe, compassionate care in an acute-care environment
• Willingness to float to age-appropriate pediatric or PICU assignments as needed

Travel NICU Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to neonates and newborns in a Level II NICU
• Monitor patient status, recognize changes in condition, and promptly communicate concerns to the interdisciplinary care team
• Administer medications and treatments safely while following established clinical protocols
• Complete accurate assessments, care plans, documentation, and handoffs using EPIC
• Support families through education, communication, and compassionate bedside care
• Collaborate with providers and other healthcare professionals to promote positive patient outcomes
• Maintain a safe, organized clinical environment and follow infection prevention standards
• Float to age-appropriate pediatric or PICU areas when required and within competency

Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse opportunity and join a leading neonatal healthcare team in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

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.