NICU Travel Nurse Job in Indianapolis, IN | Days (3x12)
Ascension St. Vincent - Indianapolis Acute
Indianapolis, IN
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Travel RN
NICU Nurse in Indianapolis, IN
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$2,179
Specialty
NICU
Travel · RN
Shift
Days
3×12 hrs
Start Date
ASAP
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This NICU travel nurse job in Indianapolis, Indiana, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel NICU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Ascension St. Vincent - Indianapolis Acute. This role pays $2,179 per week and follows a Days shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
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Facility: Ascension St. Vincent - Indianapolis Acute
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Location: Indianapolis, IN 46260 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Days (3x12)
- EMR System: Epic
Travel NICU Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent NICU experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Indiana and national regulatory bodies.
Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis — Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis, IN
Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis is an 840-bed, faith-based tertiary referral and teaching hospital on the north side of Indianapolis — one of Indiana's major Level I trauma and burn centers.
- 840-bed tertiary referral hospital, the flagship of Ascension St. Vincent in Indiana, with graduate medical education (residency) programs Read More
- ACS-verified Level I Trauma Center — one of the only hospitals in Indiana with both adult and pediatric Level I trauma on a single campus (with the co-located Peyton Manning Children's Hospital)
- The only American Burn Association–verified burn center in Indiana providing care for both adults and children (verified 2025)
- Comprehensive Stroke Center and solid-organ transplant programs
- Epic EMR (prior Epic experience a plus)
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FAQs – NICU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Indianapolis, IN
What certifications are required for travel NICU jobs?
Most travel NICU jobs require BLS and a current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) provider card. Many units also require or prefer S.T.A.B.L.E. training, which covers post-resuscitation and pre-transport care. ACLS is usually not needed for NICU. The RNC-NIC credential is a strong plus, especially for Level III and IV units.
Does my NICU level need to match the unit I’m applying to?
Usually, facilities want recent experience at a similar level of care. A Level II background may be a fit for units caring for moderately ill or premature infants, while Level III and IV positions often look for experience with very premature or critically ill newborns, advanced respiratory support, central lines, and other higher-acuity care. Travelers with experience at the same or a higher NICU level generally have the most transferable background.
What kind of NICU experience should I highlight when applying for travel jobs?
Be specific about the gestational ages, acuity levels, and neonatal therapies you have managed independently. Experience with ventilators, CPAP or high-flow support, central lines, TPN, thermoregulation, high-risk deliveries, or neonatal stabilization can all help facilities understand your background. Simply listing “NICU” may not show whether your recent experience matches the needs of the unit.
What is the trauma and referral role of Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis?
Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis is a roughly 800-bed flagship on the city's 86th Street campus and a Level I Trauma Center that draws referrals from much of the state, giving travelers a high-acuity tertiary environment.
Does Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis have a burn center and transplant program?
Yes — it runs Indiana's only American Burn Association–verified burn center for adults and children, plus a transplant center and a Comprehensive Stroke Center alongside the Level I trauma center and specialized ICUs.
Which specialty units can travel nurses work on at St. Vincent Indianapolis?
The campus spans heart and vascular care, orthopedics, the Lucas Family Brain & Spine program, critical care, and maternity through its Birthing Center, offering a broad and high-acuity caseload.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Resources for this NICU job in Indianapolis
- Review Indiana nursing license requirements before your assignment.
- Discover Indianapolis salary data for travel nurses.
- View Indiana salary reports for travel nursing assignments.
- Explore the travel nursing housing center to plan your stay.
Explore Indianapolis, IN
At the center of Indiana's referral network, Indianapolis, IN draws cases from much of the state into its larger hospital systems. IU Health Methodist Hospital and Ascension St. Vincent help carry that regional caseload, with travel coverage common in the ICU and surgical suites. Contracts tend to span the wider metro rather than cluster in one district, so a base in Carmel, Greenwood, or Fishers puts a direct highway commute between home and the clinical centers. The grid of interstates, anchored by the I-465 loop, is genuinely the city's commuting backbone. A Colts game at Lucas Oil Stadium or a walk along the downtown Canal Walk fills a day off without much planning.
Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel NICU · Indianapolis, IN · $2,179 /wk