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NICU Registered Nurse
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Dupont Hospital

$1,566-2,074/week

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Registered Nurse (NICU) - Travel Assignment

Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights, 7 PM – 7 AM
Hours per Week: 36
Unit Beds: 40
Patient Ratio: 1:1 to 1:3
Block Scheduling: Yes
Floating: Required (may float to help in other areas but does not take assignments in other units)
Call Requirements: None
Scrub Color: Navy blue
Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Cerner

Job Description

Provide nursing care in a Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for a range of patients from stable feeder growers to critically ill neonates.

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Indiana
Minimum 2 years of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience, with experience within the last year
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NRP, STABLE
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Driver's License
Must be located more than 50 miles from the facility (local candidates not accepted)
Required to submit all licenses and certifications with application (including driver’s license and permanent home address matching ID)

Orientation

2 shifts of 12 hours each

Additional Information

Maximum allowed time off during assignment: 1 week
No prior travel experience explicitly required
Must be willing to float within the facility as needed (excluding other unit assignments)

Facility

Dupont Hospital

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Short Term Acute Care
131 beds

ADDRESS2520 East Dupont RoadFort Wayne, IN 46825

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About Fort Wayne, IN

As a Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse in Fort Wayne, IN here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs of 84°F and lows of 63°F.
Average winter highs of 32°F and lows of 18°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.

Transportation

Car-friendly city with a well-maintained road system.
Limited public transportation options, so having a car is recommended for getting around.

Demographics

Diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
Fort Wayne has a growing population of travel nurses.

Things to Do

Abundance of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scene, sports events including minor league baseball and hockey, and numerous outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and water sports along the rivers.

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