Med/Surg | Registered Nurse

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical | Fort Wayne, Indiana

Apply now for a 13-week medical-surgical travel nursing assignment in Fort Wayne, Indiana, caring for diverse adult patients in an acute-care hospital. Join a supportive team and float to medical units where your clinical expertise is needed most.

Fort Wayne is a welcoming Midwestern city known for its accessible cost of living, vibrant arts and dining scene, and outdoor recreation along its rivers and extensive trail system.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,360-$2,480
• Healthcare Setting: Acute-care hospital; medical-surgical units
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• Schedule: 36 hours per week, typically three 12-hour shifts
• Shift: Days, 3:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Three weekend shifts during each four-week period
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:5-6
• Charting System: Epic electronic health record (EHR)
• Dress Code: Caribbean blue scrubs
• Orientation: Hospital, nursing, and Epic orientation provided

Medical-Surgical Travel RN Requirements

• At least 1.5 years of Level I, Level II, or tertiary acute-care nursing experience
• At least 1 year of medical-surgical nursing experience in a large hospital setting of approximately 450 beds or more
• Active Indiana Registered Nurse (RN) license or eligible compact RN license
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association
• Proficiency with Epic electronic health records and common acute-care equipment
• Ability to float to other medical units and adapt to changing patient-care needs

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical-surgical nursing care for patients with complex and varied diagnoses
• Perform patient assessments, develop and implement nursing care plans, administer medications, and evaluate patient outcomes
• Care for patients with conditions including COPD, diabetes, CHF, renal disease, pancreatitis, gastrointestinal disorders, pneumonia, sepsis, stroke, dementia, traumatic brain injuries, and behavioral health concerns
• Support patients undergoing procedures such as colonoscopy, thoracentesis, paracentesis, bronchoscopy, minor surgery, incision and drainage, biopsy, and amputation
• Manage IV therapy, IV pumps, wound vacs, feeding pumps and tubes, chest tubes, telemetry monitoring, heparin and insulin infusions, and blood glucose checks
• Communicate effectively with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate safe, high-quality patient care
• Use Epic and other clinical technology to document nursing care accurately and efficiently
• Float to medical units as needed while maintaining safe practice standards and a positive patient experience

Apply now for this medical-surgical travel nurse opportunity in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and join an acute-care healthcare team committed to high-quality patient care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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.