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

Apply now for a 13-week NICU travel nursing assignment in Fort Wayne, Indiana, caring for critically ill newborns in a 31-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Make a meaningful difference in the lives of premature and medically complex infants while joining a collaborative acute-care team. Fort Wayne offers a welcoming community, an affordable cost of living, and easy access to parks, cultural attractions, and the broader Midwest.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130-$2,250
• Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Healthcare Setting: 31-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit within an acute-care environment
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• End Date: February 1, 2027
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 36 hours per week, typically three 12-hour shifts
• Shift: Nights, 7:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.
• Orientation: Mandatory eight-hour orientation days held Monday-Friday during week one and Monday-Tuesday during week two
• Charting and Medication Systems: EPIC and Pyxis
• Uniform: Caribbean blue scrubs

NICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Level III NICU nursing experience
• Current Indiana Registered Nurse license, or willingness to obtain one before the assignment begins
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Strong neonatal assessment, critical-thinking, and clinical decision-making skills
• Ability to work night shifts and complete all required orientation days
• Willingness to float to age-appropriate Pediatric or Pediatric Intensive Care Unit assignments as needed

NICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care to premature, critically ill, and medically complex neonates
• Perform ongoing neonatal assessments, monitor changes in patient condition, and promptly communicate clinical findings
• Administer medications and treatments safely using established protocols and Pyxis medication systems
• Collaborate with neonatologists, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary care teams
• Support families through education, communication, and compassionate bedside care
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes in EPIC
• Maintain a safe, organized clinical environment while following infection-prevention and patient-safety standards
• Provide age-appropriate care when floating to Pediatric or Pediatric Intensive Care Unit areas

Apply now to join this NICU travel nursing team and advance your Registered Nurse 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.