Medical-Surgical Float RN
Fort Wayne, IN
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary:
This position is for a Medical Surgical Float registered nurse in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The role involves providing nursing care within general medical and surgical units, supporting a diverse patient population with various diagnoses and procedures. Candidates are required to bring their nursing license on the first day of assignment.

Job Details:

• Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, Days, minimum 36 hours per week, with 3 weekend shifts in 4 weeks
• Required Qualifications:
  • IN license (or compact as of 07/01/20)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
  • At least 1.5 years of Level 1, Level 2, or tertiary experience
  • At least 1 year of MedSurg experience at a hospital with over 600 beds
  • Experience with assessments, care planning, inter-professional communication, utilization of the electronic health record, IV pumps, wound vacs, heat/cooling pads, feeding pumps, feeding tubes, chest tubes, management of heparin and insulin drips, IV therapy management
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in large hospital settings
  • Certifications such as ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) are preferred but not explicitly required
• Additional Information:
  • Floating to other medical units may be required, specifically to other general medical and surgical units
  • Orientation includes a one-day hospital orientation, approximately five days of nursing orientation, and Epic class training
  • The unit manages a broad spectrum of medical conditions, including chronic illnesses, infections, neurological issues, and mental health disorders
  • Equipment utilized includes Epic electronic record system, pyxis medication machines, Accucheck blood glucose monitors, Hospira IV pumps, SCDs for VTE prevention, and telemetry monitoring
  • The unit operates within a care setting that emphasizes compliance with hospital policies and safety protocols

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