Medical-Surgical Float RN
Fort Wayne, IN
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,275/weekOverview
- Start Date07/06/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingFloat
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Medical Surgical Float Position located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This role involves providing general medical-surgical nursing care within large hospital settings, managing a diverse patient population with varying diagnoses. Candidates are required to bring their nursing license on the first day.
Job Details:
- Specialty: Medical Surgical Float Position
- Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts, with 3 weekend shifts in every 4 weeks
- Schedule: Shift Time: Nights; Shift Hours: 12; Minimum Hours Per Week: 36.0
- Required Qualifications: Candidates must have at least 1.5 years of Level 1, Level 2, or tertiary experience, at least 1 year of MedSurg experience at a large hospital with over 600 beds, an IN state or compact RN license (valid as of 7/1/20), and BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with assessments, care planning, inter-professional communication, utilizing electronic health records, IV pumps, wound vacs, heat/cooling pads, feeding pumps, feeding tubes, chest tubes, and managing heparin and insulin drips. Equipment familiarity with Epic electronic records, pyxis machines, Accucheck blood glucose meters, Hospira IV pumps, and telemetry monitoring is also preferred.
- Float: Float rotation may be required to other medical units.
- Additional Information: Client may call off or cancel up to 24 hours for each 13-week assignment. Orientation includes 1 day of general hospital orientation, approximately 5 days of nursing orientation, and Epic classes. Candidate must adhere to dress code of Caribbean Blue scrubs and work within patient ratios of 1:5-6.
- Certifications: BLS (AHA) required.
- Start Date: 06/15/2026.
Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
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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