Posted 09/18/2026 · Job #519089
NICU | Registered Nurse | 13–Week Travel – Fort Wayne, Indiana
Job Description
Travel NICU Registered Nurse Job in Fort Wayne, Indiana (46845)
Join a leading Neonatal Intensive Care Unit as a Travel NICU Registered Nurse in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Known for its welcoming community, affordable living, and convenient access to parks, dining, and cultural attractions, Fort Wayne offers a comfortable and appealing setting for travel nurses. This 13-week travel nursing job offers the chance to deliver high-acuity neonatal care, work alongside a supportive clinical team, and make a meaningful impact on fragile newborns and their families.
Job Details
- Position: NICU Registered Nurse
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing
- Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana 46845
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- End Date: 01/04/2027
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,130 – $2,250
- Setting: Acute care Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- Bed Size: 31 beds
- Float Expectations: May float to age-appropriate Pediatric/PICU areas
- Charting System: EPIC
- Orientation: 8 hours of non-billable orientation
- Dress Code: Caribbean blue scrubs
Job Requirements
- Current Indiana RN license
- Minimum of 2 years of Level III NICU experience
- BLS certification from AHA
- NRP certification
- Strong clinical skills in neonatal patient care
- Ability to work 36 hours per week on night shift
- Willingness to complete all required orientation days
- Flexibility to float to age-appropriate Pediatric/PICU units when needed
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality nursing care to NICU patients in a fast-paced acute care environment
- Monitor neonatal status and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
- Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to support patient outcomes
- Document patient care thoroughly in the EPIC charting system
- Maintain safe medication practices using Pyxis medication administration systems
- Support families with compassionate communication and education
- Adapt to unit needs, including floating to appropriate pediatric care areas when assigned
If you are an experienced NICU RN seeking travel nurse jobs in Indiana, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in neonatal nursing. Apply now to join a compassionate healthcare team in Fort Wayne!
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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