Travel Nurse RN - Float
Fort Wayne, IN
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,220/weekOverview
- Start Date10/19/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration22 weeks
- SettingFloat
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Medical Surgical Float Nurse in the healthcare provider's facility. This role involves providing general medical and surgical nursing care to a diverse patient population, managing various diagnoses and procedures, and supporting unit needs through floating to other medical units as required.
Job Details:
- Position Description: The role requires experience in general medical-surgical nursing, including assessments, care planning, inter-professional communication, utilization of electronic health records, IV pumps, wound vacs, feeding pumps, feeding tubes, chest tubes, and management of heparin and insulin drips. Equipment used includes electronic record systems, pyxis machines, Accucheck blood glucose meters, hospira IV pumps, SCDs, heating/cooling pads, telemetry monitoring, and other clinical tools.
- Required Qualifications: IN State or compact registered nurse license, minimum of 1.5 years of Level 1, Level 2, or tertiary experience, and at least 1 year of experience at a facility with 450+ beds. Certifications include BLS and ACLS through AHA.
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 3 weekend shifts in 4 weeks, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Additional Information: Candidate must have at least 1.5 years of Level 1, Level 2, or tertiary experience. A supplemental Jump Start orientation includes one day of general hospital orientation, then approximately five days of nursing orientation, including Epic classes. Floating to other medical units may be required, specifically to general medical units.
- Submission Requirements: License to submit; willingness to wait for licensure confirmation.
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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