Travel Nurse RN - CVOR
Fort Wayne, IN
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,243/weekOverview
- Start Date11/02/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Take your cardiovascular nursing career to Fort Wayne, Indiana, as a CVOR Registered Nurse supporting a mixed-acuity Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit on a 13-week travel contract. Care for complex cardiac and open-heart recovery patients alongside an experienced acute-care team.
CVOR Travel RN Job Details
- Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,000–$2,100
- Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
- Start Date: November 2, 2026
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, approximately 3:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- Unit: Mixed-acuity Cardiovascular ICU and progressive cardiac care
- Patient Assignment: Approximately 1:1–1:2 on the ICU side and 1:3–1:4 on the step-down side
- Charting and Equipment: EPIC and Pyxis
- Orientation: Mandatory three-day orientation during the first week
- Dress Code: Caribbean-blue scrubs
CVOR Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- At least 2 years of recent Cardiovascular ICU nursing experience
- Current Indiana or compact Registered Nurse license
- Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association
- Current ACLS certification through the American Heart Association
- Open-heart recovery experience preferred
- Previous travel nursing experience preferred
- Experience in a Level I or Level II facility preferred
- Willingness and ability to float to like units and to progressive care or step-down assignments as needed
- Commitment to attending all required orientation days
Cardiovascular ICU Nursing Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill cardiovascular and post-operative cardiac patients.
- Support the recovery and ongoing management of patients following open-heart procedures.
- Monitor patients closely, recognize changes in clinical status, and escalate concerns promptly.
- Deliver care within appropriate ICU and progressive-care nurse-to-patient ratios.
- Administer medications and treatments, complete assessments, and document care accurately in EPIC.
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and the interdisciplinary care team to promote safe, effective patient outcomes.
- Float to comparable units or step-down care when needed while maintaining quality and patient safety standards.
Why Consider This Indiana Travel Nursing Opportunity?
- Work with a specialized cardiovascular patient population in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
- Build valuable experience across both intensive and progressive cardiac care.
- Enjoy a structured 12-hour day-shift schedule in a growing Indiana community.
- Explore Fort Wayne’s welcoming community, vibrant downtown, excellent parks, and convenient access to the broader Northeast Indiana region.
Apply now for this CVOR Registered Nurse travel contract in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and join a dedicated cardiovascular care team.
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 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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