NICU | Registered Nurse Travel RN – Fort Wayne

Join a Level III NICU in Fort Wayne, Indiana, as a travel Registered Nurse and make a meaningful difference for critically ill newborns and their families. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to work with an experienced neonatal care team in an acute-care setting while caring for medically complex infants in a supportive, well-equipped environment. Fort Wayne is a welcoming Midwestern city known for its community-focused atmosphere, accessible cost of living, parks, cultural attractions, and family-friendly neighborhoods.

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130–$2,250
• Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks, ending February 1, 2027
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour shifts; 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. days or nights based on unit needs
• Unit Size: 31 beds with typical 1:1 or 1:2 patient ratios
• Charting and Equipment: EPIC electronic health records and Pyxis medication administration
• Additional Expectations: May float to age-appropriate pediatric or pediatric intensive care assignments

• At least 2 years of Level III NICU nursing experience
• Current Indiana Registered Nurse license, or willingness to obtain one
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association
• Strong neonatal assessment, critical-thinking, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
• Ability to complete mandatory orientation attendance during the initial training period

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to premature, critically ill, and medically complex newborns
• Monitor patient status, recognize changes in condition, and escalates concerns promptly
• Administer medications and treatments safely while following neonatal protocols
• Collaborate with neonatologists, providers, respiratory therapists, and other members of the neonatal care team
• Educate and support families throughout the neonatal care experience
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in EPIC
• Maintain a safe, compassionate, and developmentally appropriate care environment
• Float to age-appropriate pediatric or pediatric intensive care areas when needed

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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.