Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Fort Wayne, IN
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS
4x12 hrs, Nights
$3,380/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$2,119/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,261/week
Description
Lutheran Hospital, IN
Travel (RN) / Neuro Spine Medical Surgical / Telemetry (Trauma)
START ASAP DURATION: 13 Weeks
SHIFT: Nights 7P-7A; every other weekend required 4x12s
CALL REQUIREMENTS: None or voluntary
FLOATING REQUIRED: Yes, to any other med-surg or tele units
BLOCK SCHEDULING: Block schedule accepted as long as it accommodates every other weekend.
REQUIREMENTS: RN IN licensure ACLS, BLS,
NIHSS - Can obtain during 1st week of orientation
REQUIRED SKILLS: Expert in neuro assessments, critical thinking skills, drain management, and post-surgical care, chest tube, groin site management post IR
1-2 years' experience
EMR: Cerner
SCOPE OF ROLE: Higher Med-Surg acuity with post-op Neuro/spinal surgeries and Level 2 Trauma patients and Level 1 Trauma post-ICU care. Stroke patients and other diagnoses like DKA, renal failure, and general post op care
NUMBER OF BEDS IN FACILITY: 396
NUMBER OF BEDS IN UNIT: 24
MONTHLY DEPT. VOLUME: 24
PATIENT RATIO: 1:5 OR 1:6
SCRUBS: navy
Employer
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS
About Fort Wayne, IN
As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry 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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