Travel NICU RN - $2,520 per week

GHR Healthcare - Travel Division is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

NICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Level III Travel Nursing Contract

Join a dedicated neonatal care team as a NICU Registered Nurse in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to care for critically ill and premature newborns in an acute-care, Level III NICU while collaborating with experienced nurses and providers in a supportive clinical environment.

Fort Wayne is a welcoming northeastern Indiana community known for its family-friendly atmosphere, cultural attractions, convenient access to parks, and outdoor recreation.

Travel NICU Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250–$2,370
• Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel Registered Nurse contract
• Assignment Dates: November 2, 2026 – February 1, 2027
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
• Unit: 31-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) with typical 1:1 or 1:2 patient ratios
• Documentation and Medication Systems: EPIC and Pyxis
• Orientation: Mandatory 8-hour orientation days scheduled Monday through Friday during week one and Monday through Tuesday during week two

NICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Level III NICU nursing experience
• Current Indiana Registered Nurse (RN) license, or eligibility for licensure prior to assignment
• 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 12-hour night shifts and complete all required orientation days

Travel NICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to premature, critically ill, and medically complex neonates
• Monitor neonatal patient status, recognize changes in condition, and promptly communicate concerns to the care team
• Administer medications and treatments safely while following neonatal-specific protocols
• Perform comprehensive assessments, maintain accurate documentation in EPIC, and coordinate individualized plans of care
• Collaborate with neonatologists, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Support families through education, communication, and compassionate bedside care
• Maintain a safe and organized clinical environment and follow unit policies and infection-prevention standards
• Float to age-appropriate pediatric or PICU assignments when required

Apply now for this Level III NICU travel nursing opportunity in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and join a team dedicated to excellent neonatal patient care.

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GHR Healthcare - Travel Division Job ID #528370. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: NICU

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