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Travel NICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Level III NICU | 12-Hour Night Shift | Fort Wayne, IN

Travel NICU RN job in Fort Wayne, Indiana for an experienced Registered Nurse seeking a Level III NICU assignment. Join a specialized neonatal intensive care unit team caring for critically ill and premature newborns on 12-hour night shifts.

Travel RN Job Details (NICU)

• Location: Fort Wayne, IN
• Start Date: 03/09/2026
• End Date: 06/08/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week (full-time)
• Unit: Level III NICU (31 beds)
• Patient Ratios: 1:1 or 1:2
• Charting/Systems: Epic; Pyxis
• Float Expectations: May float to age-appropriate Pediatrics/PICU as needed
• Orientation: Mandatory (Mon–Fri week 1; Mon–Tue week 2; 8-hour days)
• Dress Code: Caribbean blue scrubs

NICU RN Requirements

• Experience: 2+ years of recent Level III NICU Registered Nurse (RN) experience
• License: Active Indiana RN license (or ability to obtain prior to start)
• Certifications: BLS (AHA) and NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Skills: Neonatal assessment, critical thinking, ventilator/critical care support, and family communication in a NICU setting
• Availability: Ability to attend all required orientation days and work scheduled night shifts

Key Responsibilities (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)

• Provide safe nursing care to critically ill and premature neonates in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Perform comprehensive neonatal assessments, monitor patient status, and respond rapidly to changes in condition
• Administer medications and manage therapies using Pyxis and unit protocols
• Document accurately and on time in Epic EMR to support continuity of care and regulatory compliance
• Collaborate with neonatologists, respiratory therapy, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop and implement individualized plans of care
• Educate and support families with clear, compassionate communication throughout the NICU stay
• Maintain infection prevention, equipment checks, and patient safety standards in accordance with NICU policies
• Float to age-appropriate Pediatrics/PICU when needed and within competency

Apply now to work in a Level III NICU in Fort Wayne, IN and take the next step in your travel nursing career.

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.