NICU | RN | 13-Week Travel Contract – Fort Wayne, IN
Compensation
$2,130.00 - 2,250.00/week
NICU RN Details
Location
Address : Fort Wayne, IN, 46805
Job Description
NICU Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Fort Wayne, Indiana
NICU RN contract opportunity in Fort Wayne, Indiana, for an experienced neonatal nurse providing compassionate care in a Level 2 NICU.
Join a dedicated neonatal care team as a NICU Registered Nurse supporting a Level 2 NICU in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced neonatal nurse who is passionate about providing attentive, evidence-based care to newborns and their families in an acute-care setting. Fort Wayne offers a welcoming Midwestern community with attractive neighborhoods, parks, cultural activities, and convenient access to dining and local amenities.
NICU RN Contract Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130–$2,250
- Specialty: NICU Registered Nurse (RN) / Neonatal Nurse
- Unit: Level 2 NICU / Level 2 Nursery
- Healthcare Setting: Acute care; 31-bed unit with typical 1:1 or 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratios
- Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Start Date: November 2, 2026
- Assignment Duration: 13 weeks, ending February 1, 2027
- Schedule: 36 hours per week; three 12-hour shifts. Primary day shift is 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; days or nights may be available based on unit needs.
- Orientation: Mandatory 8-hour orientation days during the first two weeks, including all seven scheduled orientation days
- Charting and Medication Systems: EPIC and Pyxis
- Dress Code: Caribbean blue scrubs
NICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- At least 2 years of Level III NICU nursing experience
- Current Indiana Registered Nurse (RN) license, or willingness to obtain one before placement
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
- Demonstrated ability to provide safe, compassionate neonatal nursing care and support for infants and their families
- Flexibility to float to age-appropriate Pediatric or PICU assignments when needed
NICU RN Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care to neonates in a Level 2 NICU and acute-care nursery
- Assess patients, monitor clinical status, and promptly communicate changes to the interdisciplinary care team
- Administer medications and treatments safely using established protocols and Pyxis medication administration systems
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in EPIC
- Collaborate with providers, specialists, and families to promote positive neonatal outcomes
- Provide education and emotional support to parents and caregivers throughout the infant’s care journey
- Maintain a safe, organized, and developmentally appropriate environment for neonatal patients
- Float to age-appropriate Pediatric or PICU patients as assigned
Apply now to join this neonatal nursing team and take the next step in your Fort Wayne, Indiana healthcare 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.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.