Posted 10/03/2026 · Job #525782
NICU | Registered Nurse | 13–Week Travel – Fort Wayne, Indiana
Job Description
NICU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Job in Fort Wayne, Indiana – 13-Week Contract
NICU Registered Nurse (RN) travel nursing opportunity in Fort Wayne, Indiana, caring for critically ill and premature newborns in a collaborative Level II NICU. This assignment is ideal for an experienced neonatal nurse who values evidence-based practice and the opportunity to support infants and families during important moments. Fort Wayne offers a welcoming community, affordable living, convenient amenities, and access to parks, arts, and cultural attractions in a comfortable northeastern Indiana setting.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130-$2,250
- Assignment Type: 13-week NICU travel nursing contract
- Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Start Date: November 2, 2026
- End Date: February 1, 2027
- Schedule: 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12-hour shifts, primarily 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.; day or night scheduling may be available based on unit needs
- Unit: Level II NICU caring for neonates in a 31-bed setting
- Patient Ratios: Typically 1:1 or 1:2
- Charting and Medication Systems: EPIC and Pyxis
- Orientation: Eight-hour orientation days held Monday through Friday during week one and Monday through Tuesday during week two; attendance is required for all seven orientation days
NICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- At least 2 years of recent Level III NICU nursing experience
- Current Indiana Registered Nurse (RN) license, or eligibility to obtain one
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association
- Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
- Strong neonatal assessment, critical-thinking, and family-support skills
- Ability to float to age-appropriate Pediatric or PICU assignments when needed
- Caribbean blue scrubs required
NICU RN Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to premature, critically ill, and medically complex newborns in a Level II NICU
- Perform ongoing neonatal assessments, recognize changes in condition, and promptly escalate concerns
- Administer medications and treatments safely while following neonatal protocols and evidence-based nursing practices
- Monitor vital signs, respiratory status, nutrition, fluid balance, and developmental needs
- Collaborate with providers, respiratory therapists, and the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate individualized treatment plans
- Educate and support parents and caregivers throughout the infant’s hospitalization
- Accurately document patient care and clinical outcomes in EPIC
- Float to appropriate Pediatric or PICU patients when required by staffing needs
Apply now for this NICU travel nurse opportunity in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and join a dedicated neonatal healthcare team.
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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