Telemetry RN
Fort Wayne, IN
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,957/weekOverview
- Start Date07/20/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry
Location
- Fort Wayne, Indiana
Employment Type
- Travel contract
Contract Length
- 13 weeks
Work Schedule
- Day shift: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Holidays and every other weekend required
- Maximum allowed time off (RTO): 1 week
- 36 hours per week
Unit Details
- 24-bed unit
- Patient ratio: 5:1 or 6:1
- Floating to other units required
Job Description / Scope of Role
- Care for higher acuity med-surg patients with neurological diagnoses including stroke, seizures, post-op neuro surgeries
- Care for level 2 trauma patients and level 1 trauma post-ICU care
- Manage patients with DKA, renal failure, and general post-op care
- Responsibilities include neuro assessments, drain management, post-surgical care, chest tube and groin site management post interventional radiology (IR)
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Indiana
- Minimum 2 years of telemetry experience, including telemetry experience within the last year
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
- ACLS certification
- BLS certification
- Expertise in neurological assessments
- Experience with post-surgical care
- Experience managing chest tubes
- Experience with groin site management post interventional radiology (IR)
Employer
PRIDE Health
57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
About Fort Wayne, IN
As a Travel 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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