Posted 10/03/2026 · Job #525768
NICU | Registered Nurse | 13–Week Travel – Fort Wayne, Indiana
Job Description
Travel NICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Level III NICU Contract in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Apply for a Travel NICU Registered Nurse job in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and provide specialized care in a 31-bed Level III neonatal intensive care unit.
Join a dedicated neonatal intensive care team as a Travel NICU Registered Nurse in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This on-site travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to care for critically ill and premature newborns while gaining valuable experience in a supportive acute-care environment. Fort Wayne combines a welcoming community atmosphere with abundant parks, cultural attractions, dining, and convenient access to Midwestern amenities.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130-$2,250
- Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
- Start Date: November 2, 2026
- End Date: February 1, 2027
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Schedule: 36 hours per week, typically three 12-hour shifts
- Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts
- Shift Options: Days or nights; day shift hours are 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- NICU Setting: 31-bed Level III NICU with typical 1:1 or 1:2 patient ratios
- Charting and Medication Systems: EPIC and Pyxis
- Floating: May float to age-appropriate Pediatric or PICU assignments
- Orientation: Eight-hour shifts held Monday through Friday during week one and Monday through Tuesday during week two; attendance is mandatory for all seven orientation days
NICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana
- At least 2 years of recent Level III NICU nursing experience
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association
- Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
- Strong neonatal assessment, critical-thinking, and clinical decision-making skills
- Ability to provide safe, compassionate nursing care in a fast-paced acute-care setting
- Willingness to float to age-appropriate Pediatric or PICU patients as needed
Travel NICU RN Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to premature, critically ill, and medically complex neonates
- Perform ongoing neonatal assessments and promptly identify changes in patient condition
- Administer medications and therapies safely using established NICU protocols
- Monitor vital signs, respiratory status, nutritional needs, and developmental progress
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary team members
- Educate and support families throughout the neonatal care experience
- Accurately document patient care and clinical outcomes in EPIC
- Maintain a safe, organized, and developmentally appropriate environment for infants and families
- Adapt to floating assignments involving age-appropriate Pediatric or PICU patients when required
Apply now for this Travel NICU Registered Nurse opportunity and join a leading neonatal care 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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