NICU RN in Indianapolis, Indiana
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Indianapolis, IN
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,847/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 10, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $51.31
- Weekly
- $1,847
- Yearly (full-time)
- $96,044
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $51.31/hour — 28% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Indiana ($40.14/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Indiana right now
- 725 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Indiana from 5 agencies, 143 of them in Indianapolis.
- Pay in these listings: $36.38 – $95.30/hour, median $55.00/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Indiana: $40.14/hour ($83,491/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Care Team Solutions ($62.44/hour across 45 jobs).
Job description
This 13-week travel contract offers a unique opportunity to apply your Level 3 NICU expertise in a vibrant setting in Indianapolis. You will primarily work 12-hour night shifts, delivering essential care to some of the tiniest and most vulnerable patients. Flexibility is valued, as you may also float to Peds and PICU units or the Carmel NICU, located at 13500 N. Meridian St., Carmel, IN 46032, to support team needs. Your duties will focus on monitoring neonatal vital signs, managing ventilators, and coordinating with the healthcare team using Sunrise Clinical Manager EHR. Wearing Royal Blue Scrubs, you'll be an integral part of a specialized team dedicated to neonatal health in a fast-paced environment. This assignment is perfect for experienced NICU professionals seeking to make a meaningful impact while exploring Indianapolis’s warm community atmosphere.
Weather:
The weather typically features mild temperatures with consistent sunshine and gentle breezes. Expect pleasant days suitable for outdoor activities, with cooler evenings that invite cozy nights and scenic strolls through the city’s greenery.
Fun Things To Do:
- Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum: Experience racing history and enjoy a guided tour of the iconic racetrack.
- Eagle Creek Park: Perfect for paddle boating, hiking, and picnicking amid scenic nature trails.
- Sherwood Gardens - Day Trip: Explore beautifully curated botanical gardens just outside the city.
- Discover beaches, dunes, and hiking trails on the shores of Lake Michigan.
- Conner Prairie: An interactive outdoor history museum offering immersive experiences and exhibitions.
Job Specifics:
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Shift: 12-hour night shifts
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours per week: 36 hours
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