NICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Level 2 Neonatal Care Travel Nursing Contract in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Join a supportive Level 2 NICU in Fort Wayne, Indiana, as a Travel NICU Registered Nurse (RN) and provide compassionate, specialized care to newborns and their families. This 13-week Indiana travel nursing opportunity features 1:1 or 1:2 patient ratios, experienced neonatal care teams, and a 31-bed acute-care neonatal unit.

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of newborns and their families while enjoying Fort Wayne, a welcoming Northeast Indiana community known for its parks, Rivergreenway trails, family-friendly neighborhoods, and convenient access to dining, arts, and cultural attractions.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130-$2,250
• Assignment Type: Travel NICU nursing contract
• Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Healthcare Setting: 31-bed Level 2 NICU / Level 2 Nursery
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• End Date: February 1, 2027
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.; day or night scheduling may be available
• Orientation: Eight-hour orientation days held Monday-Friday during week one and Monday-Tuesday during week two; attendance is mandatory for all seven orientation days
• Charting and Equipment: EPIC electronic medical records and Pyxis medication administration system
• Dress Code: Caribbean blue scrubs

NICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of Level III NICU nursing experience
• Current Indiana Registered Nurse (RN) license, or eligibility to obtain one
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Ability to provide safe, compassionate care in an acute-care neonatal setting
• Willingness to float to age-appropriate Pediatric or PICU assignments as needed

Travel NICU RN Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to neonates in a Level 2 NICU
• Monitor neonatal patient status, recognize changes in condition, and communicate promptly with the interdisciplinary care team
• Administer medications and treatments safely using established clinical protocols
• Support neonatal assessments, feeding plans, respiratory monitoring, and developmental care
• Educate and support parents and caregivers throughout the infant’s hospitalization
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in EPIC
• Promote a safe, collaborative environment for newborns, families, and fellow clinicians
• Float to age-appropriate Pediatric or PICU patients when required by unit needs

Why You’ll Love This Fort Wayne Travel Nursing Opportunity

• Make a direct impact during a critical stage of neonatal development
• Work with a manageable patient ratio of approximately 1:1 or 1:2
• Build valuable experience in a structured acute-care neonatal environment
• Enjoy the professional and lifestyle advantages of a travel nursing assignment in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Apply now to advance your neonatal nursing career with this Travel NICU RN contract 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.