Central Registry Float RN
Fort Wayne, IN
Malone Healthcare - Nursing
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Med Surg RN – Job Summary & Weekly Hours Breakdown

Unit Overview:
General Medical–Surgical units care for a diverse patient population with conditions such as COPD, Diabetes, CHF, end-stage renal disease, GI disorders (pancreatitis, GI bleeding, gastroparesis, IBD), infections (pneumonia, cellulitis, sepsis, UTI, C-diff), neurological conditions (stroke, dementia, TBI), and mental health disorders (depression, anxiety, substance abuse).

Patients may also undergo procedures including colonoscopies, bronchoscopy, thoracentesis, paracentesis, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, incision & drainage, biopsies, and amputations.

Weekly Schedule

• Shift: 12-hour shifts
• Hours per week: 36 hours (3 shifts/week)
• Weekend requirement: 3 weekend shifts every 4 weeks
• Patient ratio: 1:5–6

Core RN Responsibilities

• Comprehensive patient assessments and care planning
• Interdisciplinary communication with care teams
• Medication and IV therapy management
• Monitoring heparin & insulin drips
• Managing feeding tubes, chest tubes, wound vacs
• Use of EHR charting and medical equipment

Equipment & Systems Used

• EPIC Electronic Medical Record
• Pyxis medication dispensing
• Hospira IV pumps
• Accu-Check glucose monitoring
• Telemetry monitoring
• SCD devices for VTE prevention
• Heating/Cooling therapy pads

Required Experience

• Minimum 1.5 years experience in Level I, Level II, or tertiary care facility
• At least 1 year Med Surg experience in a large hospital (600+ beds)

Licensure & Certifications

• BLS (AHA) required
• Indiana RN License or Compact License required

Floating

• RN may float to other medical units based on hospital needs

Orientation & Training

• Jump Start Program
  • 1 day: General hospital orientation
  • ~5 days: Nursing orientation
  • Epic training included
• 8 hours orientation is non-billable

Dress Code

• Caribbean Blue Scrubs