Travel Contract

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

$2,215/week
Posted 1 day ago

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftDays
  • Duration22 weeks
  • Setting
    Float

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,215/week

Benefits

  • 401k retirement plan
  • Referral bonus

Description

Job Summary
Medical Surgical Float Nurse Day Shift Location: not specified. This role involves providing comprehensive general medical and surgical nursing care in a large hospital with a diverse patient population. The position requires flexibility to float between units, adhering to specific orientation and training protocols.

Job Details

  • Shift Time: Days
  • Schedule: 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week, with 3 weekend shifts in 4 weeks
  • Position Description: Provides nursing care to patients with chronic illnesses, GI issues, infections, neurological conditions, and mental health disorders. Responsibilities include assessments, care planning, inter-professional communication, and management of IV therapy, wound vacs, feeding tubes, chest tubes, and medication drips using electronic record systems and hospital equipment.
  • Required Qualifications: IN license (or compact as of July 1, 2020), BLS through AHA, at least 1.5 years of Level 1, Level 2, or tertiary experience, at least 1 year of experience at a large hospital (450+ beds).
  • Preferred Qualifications: Experience in general medical and surgical units, familiarity with procedures such as colonoscopies, thoracentesis, paracentesis, bronchoscopy, and minor surgeries.
  • Additional Information: Supplemental staff will undergo hospital and nursing orientation, including Epic electronic charting classes. Floating to other medical units may be required.

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
Cross Country Job ID #1305704. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical Float Position

Employer

Cross Country Nurses

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About

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.

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About Fort Wayne, IN

As a Travel Float Nurse in Fort Wayne, IN here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs of 84°F and lows of 63°F.
  • Average winter highs of 32°F and lows of 18°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.
Transportation
  • Car-friendly city with a well-maintained road system.
  • Limited public transportation options, so having a car is recommended for getting around.
Demographics
  • Diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
  • Fort Wayne has a growing population of travel nurses.
Things to Do
  • 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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