NICU Travel Nurse (RN) – Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Join a supportive Level III NICU as a travel Registered Nurse (RN) in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and provide compassionate care to critically ill and premature newborns. This 13-week, on-site travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to work in a 31-bed acute-care NICU with 1:1 or 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratios. Fort Wayne provides a welcoming Midwest community with abundant parks, cultural attractions, and a comfortable pace of life–an appealing place to enjoy both meaningful work and time away from the bedside.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Assignment Type: 13-week travel Registered Nurse assignment
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130-$2,250
• Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• End Date: February 1, 2027
• Schedule: 36 hours per week on 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.; typically three shifts weekly
• Healthcare Setting: 31-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Patient Assignment: 1:1 or 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Charting and Equipment: EPIC electronic health record (EHR) charting and Pyxis medication administration
• Orientation: Mandatory weekday orientation during the first two weeks, including seven required orientation days
• Additional Flexibility: May float to age-appropriate Pediatric or PICU assignments
• Dress Code: Caribbean blue scrubs

NICU Travel Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Level III NICU Registered Nurse experience
• Current Indiana Registered Nurse (RN) license, or eligibility to obtain one
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Strong neonatal assessment, critical-thinking, and clinical decision-making skills
• Ability to work scheduled night shifts and participate fully in mandatory orientation

NICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to premature, critically ill, and medically complex neonates
• Monitor patient status, recognize changes in condition, and respond promptly to clinical needs
• Administer medications and treatments safely according to established protocols
• Use EPIC and Pyxis systems accurately for clinical documentation and medication management
• Collaborate with neonatologists, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Support families through education, communication, and compassionate bedside care
• Maintain a safe, organized, and developmentally appropriate environment for NICU patients
• Float to age-appropriate Pediatric or PICU assignments when needed and within demonstrated competency

Apply now to join this Level III NICU travel nursing team and advance your career as a Registered Nurse 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.