Posted 10/03/2026 · Job #525786
NICU | RN | 13–Week Travel – Fort Wayne, Indiana
Job Description
NICU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Assignment – 12-Hour Night Shifts in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Join a dedicated neonatal nursing team as a NICU Registered Nurse (RN) in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to provide compassionate, evidence-based care to newborns in an acute-care Level II NICU while collaborating with experienced neonatologists, neonatal providers, and nurses. The unit supports focused 1:1 or 1:2 patient-to-nurse ratios and uses EPIC electronic charting and Pyxis medication administration.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130-$2,250
- Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Healthcare Setting: Acute-care Level II NICU
- Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
- Start Date: November 2, 2026
- End Date: February 1, 2027
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Unit Size: 31 beds with typical 1:1 or 1:2 patient assignments
- Technology: EPIC electronic health record (EHR) charting and Pyxis medication administration
- Orientation: Eight-hour days during the first two weeks; attendance is mandatory for all scheduled orientation days
NICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) with at least 2 years of Level III NICU experience
- Current Indiana RN license or eligibility to obtain an Indiana nursing license
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
- Strong neonatal assessment, critical-thinking, and family-centered communication skills
- Flexibility to float to age-appropriate pediatric or PICU assignments when needed
NICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive neonatal nursing care to premature, critically ill, and medically fragile newborns
- Perform ongoing patient assessments, monitor clinical changes, and promptly escalate concerns
- Administer medications and treatments safely in accordance with provider orders and NICU standards
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in EPIC
- Support respiratory, nutritional, developmental, and family-centered care plans
- Collaborate with neonatologists, advanced practice providers, registered nurses, and ancillary care teams
- Educate and support families throughout the newborn’s hospitalization
- Maintain a safe, organized, and compassionate environment for newborns and their families
About Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne offers a welcoming Midwest setting with a comfortable pace of life, a growing cultural scene, beautiful parks, and convenient access to outdoor recreation. The city combines a friendly community atmosphere with vibrant dining, arts, and entertainment options, making it an appealing destination for healthcare professionals seeking a rewarding travel nursing assignment in northeastern Indiana.
Apply now to join this neonatal nursing team and pursue your next NICU travel nurse opportunity 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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