Emergency Room RN
Fort Wayne, IN
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,315/weekOverview
- Start Date11/30/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Emergency Room. This position provides emergency nursing care in an acute care setting supporting adult and pediatric trauma patients. The role uses a team nursing approach and requires strong emergency assessment, critical care, and resuscitation skills.
Job Details
- Schedule: Night shifts from 5:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years of emergency department nursing experience.
- Current Indiana or compact Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) or Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN) certification.
- Preferred Qualifications: National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
- Additional Information:
- Provides emergency nursing care for adult and pediatric trauma patients in an acute care setting.
- Supports a Level 2 adult and pediatric trauma program.
- Uses a team nursing model to promote coordinated patient care.
- Typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4.
- Electronic charting and automated medication dispensing systems are utilized.
- Mandatory orientation attendance is required for all seven days of the orientation program.
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
12 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
Pros
The Best most responsive recruiter at cross country. Could give 6. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ stars
Cons
None
Recommends 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 Emergency Department 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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