Med Surg Tele RN
Fort Wayne, IN
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,023/weekOverview
- Start Date10/26/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care39 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Medical Surgical/Telemetry position requiring an active IN or compact RN license and 1-2 years of experience.
Details
- Med/Surg unit with telemetry monitoring for post-surgical orthopedic patients
- 37-bed unit with a 1:5 patient ratio
- Fast-paced environment with established order sets and protocols per surgeon preference
- Day shift 3A-3P with no on-call requirements
- No floating required
Requirements
- Active RN license (IN or Compact)
- Current BLS and ACLS certification
- 1-2 years of recent Med/Surg experience required
- Cerner EMR experience preferred but not required
- Valid driver's license with permanent home address matching ID required for consideration
Additional Information
- Provide nursing care optimizing post-surgical recovery within a collaborative, team-oriented environment
- Scrub colors are black or royal blue
- Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
- RTO requests must be less than one week
- No gaps in work history totaling 90 days or more within the past 12 months
- Candidates who worked as permanent staff at any CHS facility within the past 2 years will not be considered
Facility
The Orthopaedic Hospital of the Lutheran Network

- Short Term Acute Care
- 39 beds
Employer
American Traveler
85 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Savannah was truly perfect. Knowledgeable, responsive, caring, informative, and honest. I didn’t feel like I was apart of a sales scheme. She truly put me at ease during the process. I felt like she had my back and would work to find me what I was looking for. I look forward to working with American Traveler in the future.
Cons
No cons
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With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
About Fort Wayne, IN
As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Fort Wayne, IN here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 84°F and lows of 63°F.
- Average winter highs of 32°F and lows of 18°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.
- Car-friendly city with a well-maintained road system.
- Limited public transportation options, so having a car is recommended for getting around.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
- Fort Wayne has a growing population of travel nurses.
- 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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