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Med/Surg | Registered Nurse | 13-Week Travel RN Contract – Fort Wayne, IN
Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Nursing Job – 12-Hour Nights in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Join a collaborative acute-care nursing team as a Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) on a 13-week travel contract in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to care for a diverse medical-surgical patient population while floating to medical units where your expertise is needed most. Fort Wayne combines a welcoming community atmosphere with convenient city amenities, beautiful parks, cultural attractions, and an affordable cost of living.
Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130–$2,250
Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Start Date: October 19, 2026
Assignment End Date: January 18, 2027
Contract Duration: 13 weeks
Schedule: 36 hours per week
Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Weekend Requirement: Three weekend shifts within a four-week period
Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:5–6
Charting System: Epic
Dress Code: Caribbean blue scrubs
Orientation: Hospital orientation, nursing orientation, and Epic training
Med/Surg RN Job Requirements
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana or a compact RN license
Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association
At least 1.5 years of Level I, Level II, or tertiary-care nursing experience
At least 1 year of medical-surgical nursing experience in a large hospital environment, preferably 450 beds or more
Strong patient assessment, prioritization, organization, and communication skills
Ability to float to other medical units and adapt to changing patient-care needs
Comfort caring for patients with complex medical and surgical diagnoses
Medical-Surgical Travel Nurse Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive medical-surgical nursing care for patients with conditions including COPD, diabetes, CHF, renal disease, infections, neurological disorders, gastrointestinal conditions, and behavioral health needs
Complete focused and comprehensive patient assessments, develop individualized care plans, and evaluate patient progress
Administer medications and manage IV therapy, heparin and insulin drips, IV pumps, feeding pumps, and feeding tubes
Provide care for wound vacs, chest tubes, telemetry monitoring, SCDs, and other acute-care equipment
Prepare patients for and provide post-procedure care following colonoscopies, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses, paracenteses, minor surgeries, biopsies, and other interventions
Recognize changes in patient condition and collaborate promptly with providers and the interdisciplinary care team
Document accurately in Epic and communicate effectively during handoffs and care transitions
Float to other medical units as needed while maintaining safe, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing care
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
GHR Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
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Worksite address
fort wayne, IN, 46804, US
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