Med Surg – RN

Job ID: #895753 | Fort Wayne, IN

 

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Job ID: 895753

Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,579.91

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical

Location

Fort Wayne, IN | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 12-hour shifts | 3 weekend shifts per 4-week period | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide general medical-surgical nursing care to a diverse patient population with diagnoses including COPD, diabetes, CHF, end-stage renal disease, GI disorders, infections, neurological conditions, and mental health disorders
  • Perform patient assessments, develop care plans, and facilitate inter-professional communication
  • Manage IV therapy, heparin and insulin drips, wound vacs, chest tubes, feeding tubes, and feeding pumps
  • Utilize Epic EHR, Pyxis, Hospira IV pumps, AccuCheck blood glucose monitoring, and telemetry monitoring equipment
  • Support patients undergoing procedures such as colonoscopies, thoracentesis, paracentesis, bronchoscopy, and minor surgeries
  • Float to other medical units as needed; expected patient ratio of 1:5–6

Required Qualifications

  • Active Indiana RN license or compact RN license (effective 7/1/20) required
  • BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required
  • Minimum 1.5 years of RN experience in a Level 1, Level 2, or tertiary care setting
  • Minimum 1 year of Medical-Surgical experience at a large hospital (450+ beds)
  • Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for standard contract rates

Preferred Experience / Skills

  • Proficiency with Epic electronic health record system
  • Experience managing complex drips, chest tubes, and wound vac therapy in an acute care environment
  • Familiarity with telemetry monitoring and VTE prevention protocols

Why Join Us

  • Work in a high-acuity acute care environment serving a broad and clinically diverse patient population, offering strong professional development opportunities
  • Structured onboarding program including general hospital orientation, nursing-specific orientation days, and Epic training to set you up for success


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