Travel NICU RN - Evenings
Listed on 2026-10-13
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Nursing
Neonatal/ NICU Nurse
Take your next travel nursing assignment to Fort Wayne, Indiana
Job DescriptionJob Description
Job SummaryTravel NICU RN – Evenings
13 weeks contract
Start Date:
ASAP
Shift: Evenings | 3:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Contract
The OpportunityTake your next travel nursing assignment to Fort Wayne, Indiana, a welcoming Midwest city that offers a great mix of affordability, convenience, and things to do on your days off.
Fort Wayne is known for its affordable cost of living, friendly community, and easy-going lifestyle, making it a great choice for travel nurses looking to maximize their experience while enjoying a comfortable place to call home for 13 weeks.
The NICU RN will care for a diverse neonatal population in a 40-bed Level III NICU, ranging from stable feeder-growers to critically ill Level III patients. The ideal candidate will have strong neonatal clinical skills and the ability to adapt quickly to a new environment.
Responsibilities- Provide specialized NICU care to neonatal patients during evening shifts.
- Monitor and document patient status, vitals, and clinical changes accurately.
- Maintain infection control and safety protocols specific to NICU settings.
- Respond promptly to clinical alarms and emergencies with appropriate interventions.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to coordinate care plans and handoffs.
- Document care activities in electronic health records with accuracy and timeliness.
- Participate in performance metrics and quality improvement initiatives.
- Demonstrate reliability and accountability for individual outcomes within a team setting.
- Educate families on infant care, discharge planning, and follow-up needs.
- Demonstrate ongoing professional development and pursue advanced certifications.
- Utilize data-driven pipelines and territory-focused planning to optimize patient outcomes.
- Active RN license with NICU or neonatal specialization
- BLS/ACLS certification with neonatal resuscitation preferred
- Experience in NICU care and patient monitoring
- Strict adherence to NICU infection control protocols
- Ability to respond to clinical alarms and emergencies promptly
- Evening shift availability with on-site presence
- Accurate EHR documentation and charting skills
- Effective collaboration with interdisciplinary team
- Participation in quality improvement and performance metrics
- Family education and discharge planning experience
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