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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 & RequirementsSpecialty: Float
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/19/2026
Duration: 22 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Medical Surgical Float Nurse in the healthcare provider's facility. This role involves providing general medical and surgical nursing care to a diverse patient population, managing various diagnoses and procedures, and supporting unit needs through floating to other medical units as required.
Job Details:
Position Description: The role requires experience in general medical-surgical nursing, including assessments, care planning, inter-professional communication, utilization of electronic health records, IV pumps, wound vacs, feeding pumps, feeding tubes, chest tubes, and management of heparin and insulin drips. Equipment used includes electronic record systems, pyxis machines, Accucheck blood glucose meters, hospira IV pumps, SCDs, heating/cooling pads, telemetry monitoring, and other clinical tools.
Required Qualifications: IN State or compact registered nurse license, minimum of 1.5 years of Level 1, Level 2, or tertiary experience, and at least 1 year of experience at a facility with 450+ beds. Certifications include BLS and ACLS through AHA.
Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 3 weekend shifts in 4 weeks, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Additional Information: Candidate must have at least 1.5 years of Level 1, Level 2, or tertiary experience. A supplemental Jump Start orientation includes one day of general hospital orientation, then approximately five days of nursing orientation, including Epic classes. Floating to other medical units may be required, specifically to general medical units.
Submission Requirements: License to submit; willingness to wait for licensure confirmation.
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
Posted Date: 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.
Benefits401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Worksite address
fort wayne, IN, 46804, US
Who can apply
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