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Psychiatric RN
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Parkview Behavioral Health Institute

$1,852-2,203/week
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Psych RN - IP Adult Services

Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Evenings/Nights, 12-hour shifts Hours: 36-40 hours per week

Required Qualifications

  • 2 years of psych RN experience
  • Prior travel experience required
  • Indiana RN License
  • BLS (AHA only)
  • NVCI or CPI, must be held at time of submission

Preferred Qualifications

  • 2 years of travel RN experience
  • Experience with youth and geriatric patients (strongly preferred)

Schedule and Staffing

  • Evening/night 8-12 hour shifts
  • Minimum of 3 weekend shifts in a 4-week period (Friday and Saturday are weekend shifts)
  • Ratios: 1:10 from 0700-2300; up to 1:19 from 2300-0700
  • Potential float to Youth and Geriatric units (float scope, not required experience)
  • Bed size varies by unit

Orientation and Policies

  • 8-hour orientation days: Monday-Friday in week 1, Monday-Tuesday in week 2
  • Mandatory attendance for all 7 days of orientation
  • Client may call off or cancel up to 24 hours for every 13-week assignment
  • Dress code: Caribbean Blue scrubs

About Fort Wayne, IN

As a travel 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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