Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
Fort Wayne, IN
Cross Country Nurses
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$3,770/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
A Labor and Delivery licensed nurse is needed in the Fort Wayne, Indiana area. This role involves providing high-quality care for laboring patients, including those undergoing vaginal and cesarean deliveries, across multiple facilities approximately 18 miles apart. The position offers an opportunity to work night shifts with a schedule of 12 hours per shift, with at least 36 hours per week.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 3 out of 4 weekends, no call requirement.
- Required Qualifications: 2+ years of circulating C-Sections experience, 2+ years of labor and delivery experience, IN or compact RN license, BLS through AHA, ACLS through AHA, NRP certification.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with EPIC Stork documentation, Centricity fetal monitoring system, Pyxis medication system.
- Additional Information:
- The position involves caring for the laboring patient, including nursing duties during vaginal and cesarean deliveries, and care of couplets.
- The unit utilizes EPIC charting, Centricity fetal monitoring, and Pyxis medication systems.
- The nurse will float between two facilities based on operational needs.
- Bed capacity includes 16 LDR rooms at PRMC and 10 at Randallia.
- Typical nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:1, possibly 1:2 in early labor or induction, and 1-3 for couplet care.
- The position includes a non-billable orientation of 8 hours, with full orientation hours non-billable.
- The facility accepts local travelers, with a local rate applying to clinicians with permanent addresses within 50 miles.
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 Labor and Delivery 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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