Travel Nurse RN - Float
Fort Wayne, IN
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,300/weekOverview
- Start Date09/07/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration22 weeks
- SettingFloat
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Medical Surgical Float Position in an acute care facility. This role involves providing general medical-surgical nursing care across multiple units within a large hospital setting. The position requires flexibility to float between departments as needed, supporting patient care across a diverse population with varying diagnoses and treatment needs.
Job Details:
- Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Start Date: 09/07/2026
- End Date: 02/08/2027
- Required Qualifications:
- At least 1.5 years of experience in Level 1, Level 2, or tertiary care environments
- Minimum of 1 year of experience at a facility with 450+ beds
- IN license (or compact license as of 7/1/20) required
- BLS certification through AHA required
- Candidate must have at least 0 years of experience (additional experience preferred but not mandatory)
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in multiple medical-surgical units
- Skills in assessments, care planning, inter-professional communication, utilization of Electronic Health Records (EHR), IV pumps, wound vacs, feeding tubes, chest tubes, management of heparin and insulin drips, and IV therapy management
- Familiarity with Epic electronic record system, Pyxis medication machines, Accucheck blood glucose monitoring, Hospira IV pumps, SCDs for VTE prevention, telemetry monitoring
- Ability to float to other medical units
- Additional Information:
- Must be willing to go through supplemental Jump Start orientation, including 1 day of general hospital orientation and approximately 5 days of nursing orientation plus Epic classes
- May be called off up to 24 hours per 13-week assignment as per policy
- Will require staff to support the unit during weekends; scheduled as 3 weekends in 4 weeks
- Dress code: Caribbean Blue scrubs
- Charting system: EPIC
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 Float 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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