Posted 10/03/2026 · Job #525764
NICU | Registered Nurse | 13–Week Travel – Fort Wayne, Indiana
Job Description
NICU Travel Nurse (Registered Nurse, RN) – Level III NICU Contract in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Make a meaningful impact caring for critically ill newborns as a NICU Travel Nurse in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This on-site 13-week travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced Level III NICU Registered Nurse who values collaborative care, advanced neonatal practice, and a supportive acute-care environment. Fort Wayne offers a welcoming community with access to parks, trails, cultural attractions, and a growing healthcare scene.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Specialty: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse
- Setting: Level III NICU; 31-bed unit with typical 1:1 or 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratios
- Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Start Date: November 2, 2026
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending February 1, 2027
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130-$2,250
- Charting and Medication Systems: EPIC and Pyxis
- Orientation: Mandatory attendance required for all seven orientation days; eight-hour daytime sessions are scheduled Monday-Friday during week one and Monday-Tuesday during week two
- Scrubs: Caribbean blue
NICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- At least 2 years of recent Level III NICU nursing experience
- Current Indiana Registered Nurse (RN) license, or willingness to obtain one before starting
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association
- Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
- Strong neonatal assessment, critical-thinking, and clinical communication skills
- Ability to float to age-appropriate Pediatric or Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) assignments as needed
NICU Travel Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill and medically complex newborns in a Level III NICU
- Monitor neonatal patients closely, recognize changes in condition, and promptly escalate concerns
- Administer medications and treatments safely while following neonatal protocols and standards of care
- Complete accurate patient assessments, care plans, and documentation in EPIC
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Support families through education, communication, and compassionate bedside care
- Maintain a safe, organized environment and follow infection prevention and patient safety practices
- Adapt to patient assignments in age-appropriate Pediatric or PICU settings when required
Apply now to join a collaborative neonatal healthcare team and advance your travel nursing career 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.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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