Med Surg RN
Fort Wayne, IN
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,268/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Travel RN opportunity in Fort Wayne, IN: join a fast-paced acute care medical-surgical unit as a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse. This 22-week travel nursing assignment offers 12-hour day shifts, competitive weekly pay, and the chance to provide high-quality bedside care to a diverse patient population in a supportive hospital environment.
Fort Wayne, IN 46845 offers a welcoming community with a friendly Midwestern feel, convenient amenities, and plenty of local attractions to enjoy during your assignment.
Job Details
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing
- Setting: Acute care medical-surgical unit
- Location: Fort Wayne, IN 46845
- Duration: 22 weeks
- Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Weekend Requirement: 3 weekend shifts in 4 weeks
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,020 - $2,130
- Start Date: 9/7/2026
Job Requirements
- Active Indiana RN license or compact RN license
- BLS certification through AHA
- Minimum 1.5 years of Level I, Level II, or tertiary care experience
- At least 1 year of experience in a large hospital setting (450+ beds)
- Experience with Epic charting preferred
- Strong clinical skills in a fast-paced medical-surgical nursing environment
- Ability to float to other medical units as needed
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive medical-surgical nursing care to a diverse adult patient population
- Perform patient assessments, develop care plans, and complete ongoing monitoring
- Collaborate effectively with the interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Administer and monitor IV therapy, heparin drips, and insulin drips
- Use and manage equipment such as IV pumps, feeding pumps, wound vacs, telemetry monitors, and blood glucose testing systems
- Care for patients with respiratory, GI, infectious, neurological, and behavioral health conditions
- Assist with care surrounding procedures such as colonoscopies, thoracentesis, paracentesis, bronchoscopy, and minor surgeries
- Float to other medical units based on patient care needs and unit priorities
Apply now to join this Fort Wayne healthcare team and take the next step in your travel RN career.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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About Fort Wayne, IN
As a Travel Medical Surgical 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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