Posted 10/03/2026 · Job #525775
NICU | Registered Nurse | 13–Week Travel – Fort Wayne, Indiana
Job Description
NICU Registered Nurse Jobs – Travel Nursing Contract in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Join a Level III NICU in Fort Wayne, Indiana, as a travel Registered Nurse and make a meaningful difference for critically ill newborns and their families. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to work with an experienced neonatal care team in an acute-care setting while caring for medically complex infants in a supportive, well-equipped environment. Fort Wayne is a welcoming Midwestern city known for its community-focused atmosphere, accessible cost of living, parks, cultural attractions, and family-friendly neighborhoods.
Travel Nurse Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130-$2,250
- Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Healthcare Setting: Acute-care Level III NICU
- Start Date: November 2, 2026
- Assignment Duration: 13 weeks, ending February 1, 2027
- Schedule: 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12-hour shifts; 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. days or nights based on unit needs
- Unit Size: 31 beds with typical 1:1 or 1:2 patient ratios
- Charting and Equipment: EPIC electronic health records and Pyxis medication administration
- Additional Expectations: May float to age-appropriate pediatric or pediatric intensive care assignments
NICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- At least 2 years of Level III NICU nursing experience
- Current Indiana Registered Nurse license, or willingness to obtain one
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
- Strong neonatal assessment, critical-thinking, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
- Ability to complete mandatory orientation attendance during the initial training period
NICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to premature, critically ill, and medically complex newborns
- Monitor patient status, recognize changes in condition, and escalate concerns promptly
- Administer medications and treatments safely while following neonatal protocols
- Collaborate with neonatologists, providers, respiratory therapists, and other members of the neonatal care team
- Educate and support families throughout the neonatal care experience
- Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in EPIC
- Maintain a safe, compassionate, and developmentally appropriate care environment
- Float to age-appropriate pediatric or pediatric intensive care areas when needed
Apply now for this NICU travel nursing opportunity and join a dedicated 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.
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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