Cross Country Nurses 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: 10/05/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse - Location unspecified. This position involves providing specialized patient care within a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, supporting critically ill neonates and their families. The role requires working night shifts, with a focus on delivering high-quality care in a fast-paced environment.
Job Details
Schedule: Nights, 36 hours per week, 12-hour shifts, from 07:00 PM to 07:00 AM, starting on 10/05/2026 and ending on 01/04/2027.
Required Qualifications: Current Indiana Registered Nurse (RN) license, at least 2 years of Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association, and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with EPIC computer charting system and Pyxis medication administration.
Additional Information: The clinician may float to pediatric or Pediatric Intensive Care Units (Peds/PICU) as needed. Orientation will occur Monday through Friday during the first two weeks, with mandatory attendance for all seven days of orientation. The unit has 31 beds with patient ratios of 1:1 or 1:2. The setting is acute care with trauma level certification.
Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
Private housing or generous housing allowance
Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
Competitive salaries
Referral bonuses
Travel reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan
Direct deposit/free checking
Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1321799. 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: Registered Nurse / Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Numbers & Facts
Location
Fort Wayne, IN
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Computer Skillsunmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medication Administrationunmatched
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse (NIC)unmatched
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)unmatched
Neonatologyunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)unmatched
Pyxisunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
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