Travel Contract

Medical/Surgical RN
Fort Wayne, IN
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

$2,268/week
Posted 2 days ago

Overview

  • Start Date09/21/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,268/week

Description

Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Assignment in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Seeking a Med/Surg Registered Nurse for a travel RN assignment in Fort Wayne, Indiana? Join a fast-paced medical-surgical team in an acute care hospital and care for a diverse patient population in a supportive, high-acuity environment. Fort Wayne, IN 46845 offers a welcoming community and a convenient place to live and work while you focus on providing excellent patient care. This Fort Wayne healthcare job offers consistent day shifts, Epic charting, and the opportunity to make an impact in a strong Indiana nursing community.

Job Details

  • Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing / Med-Surg RN
  • Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
  • Setting: Acute care hospital
  • Location: Fort Wayne, IN 46845
  • Start Date: 9/21/2026
  • Duration: 22 weeks
  • Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Hours Per Week: 36
  • Weekly Schedule: 3 weekend shifts in 4 weeks
  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,020 - $2,130
  • Orientation: 8 hours of non-billable orientation plus Jump Start orientation and Epic training
  • Charting System: Epic
  • Floating: May float to other medical units as needed

Job Requirements

  • Active Indiana RN license or compact RN license
  • BLS certification through AHA required
  • At least 1.5 years of Level I, Level II, or tertiary care experience
  • At least 1 year of experience in a large hospital setting with 450+ beds
  • Strong Med/Surg nursing experience preferred in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work effectively with interdisciplinary teams and adapt to floating assignments
  • Comfort with Epic charting, patient monitoring, and common hospital equipment

Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality medical-surgical nursing care to a diverse patient population in an acute care setting
  • Perform comprehensive assessments, care planning, and ongoing patient monitoring
  • Manage and support patients with chronic and acute conditions such as COPD, diabetes, CHF, sepsis, stroke, GI disorders, and more
  • Provide care for patients undergoing procedures including colonoscopies, thoracentesis, paracentesis, bronchoscopy, and minor surgeries
  • Administer and monitor IV therapy, heparin drips, insulin drips, feeding tubes, wound vacs, chest tubes, and other common Med/Surg therapies
  • Use Epic, Pyxis, IV pumps, telemetry, Accucheck, SCDs, and other unit equipment safely and efficiently
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary care team to ensure safe, coordinated, patient-centered care
  • Maintain accurate documentation and support smooth patient flow across the unit

Apply now for this Fort Wayne travel nursing opportunity and join a dedicated healthcare team today.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We 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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #513044. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Med/Surg

Employer

GHR Healthcare

3.6rating(17 reviews)

7 nurses recommend working with GHR Healthcare

5.0rating

Pros

Love my recruiter, Chase Nelson!!!

Cons

None

Recommends working with 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:
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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