Med Surg RN Float
Fort Wayne, IN
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,268/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse needed for a 13-week acute care assignment in Fort Wayne, Indiana 46845, with 12-hour day shifts and weekly pay up to $2,130.
Bring your medical-surgical RN expertise to a dynamic acute care environment where every day offers variety, teamwork, and the opportunity to make a real impact. This travel nursing assignment in Fort Wayne, Indiana offers a welcoming Midwestern community, a convenient location in the 46845 area, and access to a thriving city known for its parks, dining, and easygoing quality of life.
In this role, you’ll support a centralized registry float team in a busy med/surg setting, caring for a diverse patient population and helping deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. If you enjoy fast-paced clinical work, strong collaboration, and the flexibility of floating to medical units as needed, this is an excellent travel nurse opportunity to grow your experience.
Job Details
- Position: Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse
- Type: Travel nursing assignment
- Setting: Acute care medical-surgical float team
- Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana 46845
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
- Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts
- Schedule: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM; 3 weekend shifts in 4 weeks
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020 - $2,130
- Charting System: Epic
- Orientation: Jump Start orientation with hospital and nursing onboarding, including Epic training
- Floating: May float to other medical units as needed
- Dress Code: Caribbean blue scrubs
Job Requirements
- Active RN license in Indiana or a compact RN license
- BLS certification through AHA
- At least 1.5 years of Level 1, Level 2, or tertiary care experience
- At least 1 year of experience in a large hospital setting (450+ beds)
- Strong med/surg clinical background and comfort with floating to related medical units
- Experience with Epic charting preferred
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced acute care environment
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive medical-surgical nursing care to a diverse patient population
- Perform patient assessments, care planning, and ongoing clinical monitoring
- Communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary care team to support patient outcomes
- Manage IV therapy, heparin and insulin drips, feeding tubes, chest tubes, and other common med/surg interventions
- Use hospital equipment and systems such as IV pumps, telemetry, Pyxis, Accucheck, SCDs, and wound vacs
- Care for patients with a variety of diagnoses including respiratory, cardiac, renal, GI, infectious disease, neurological, and behavioral health needs
- Support patients undergoing procedures and minor surgeries as part of the med/surg workflow
- Float to other medical units based on staffing and patient care needs
- Deliver safe, compassionate, and efficient care while maintaining high clinical standards
Apply now to join this Fort Wayne, Indiana travel nursing opportunity and advance your career as a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse.
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.
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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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