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Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Float for a travel nursing job in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Float
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/05/2026
Duration: 22 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Medical Surgical Float Nurse Day Shift Location: not specified. This role involves providing comprehensive general medical and surgical nursing care in a large hospital with a diverse patient population. The position requires flexibility to float between units, adhering to specific orientation and training protocols.
Job Details
Shift Time: Days
Schedule: 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week, with 3 weekend shifts in 4 weeks
Position Description: Provides nursing care to patients with chronic illnesses, GI issues, infections, neurological conditions, and mental health disorders. Responsibilities include assessments, care planning, inter‑professional communication, and management of IV therapy, wound vacs, feeding tubes, chest tubes, and medication drips using electronic record systems and hospital equipment.
Required Qualifications: IN license (or compact as of July 1, 2020), BLS through AHA, at least 1.5 years of Level 1, Level 2, or tertiary experience, at least 1 year of experience at a large hospital (450+ beds).
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in general medical and surgical units, familiarity with procedures such as colonoscopies, thoracentesis, paracentesis, bronchoscopy, and minor surgeries.
Additional Information: Supplemental staff will undergo hospital and nursing orientation, including Epic electronic charting classes. Floating to other medical units may be required.
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
Cross Country Job ID # . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical Float Position
About 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.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
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Worksite address
fort wayne, IN, 46804, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.