Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Fort Wayne, IN

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. Opportunity to work in a high-acuity, large-volume acute care environment serving a clinically diverse patient population across a broad range of medical and surgical diagnoses.

Job ID: 902002
Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical
Location

Fort Wayne, IN | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 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 maintain inter-professional communication throughout the care continuum
• Manage clinical equipment and therapies including IV pumps, wound vacs, feeding tubes, chest tubes, heparin and insulin drips, and telemetry monitoring
• Utilize Epic electronic health record system, Pyxis medication dispensing, and Accucheck blood glucose monitoring
• Float to other medical units as needed based on patient census and staffing requirements; expected patient ratio of 1:5-6
• Participate in a structured Jump Start orientation program including general hospital orientation, nursing orientation days, and Epic training

Required Qualifications

• Active Indiana RN license or compact RN license (compact eligibility as of 7/1/2020) 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 RN experience at a large hospital (450+ beds)
• Candidates with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility are welcome to apply; a local rate adjustment will apply

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Familiarity with Epic electronic health record charting
• Experience managing complex drips (heparin, insulin) and advanced wound care modalities
• Prior experience caring for patients undergoing procedures such as colonoscopy, bronchoscopy, thoracentesis, paracentesis, or minor surgical interventions

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a high-acuity, large-volume acute care environment serving a clinically diverse patient population across a broad range of medical and surgical diagnoses
• Structured onboarding and orientation program designed to set contract clinicians up for success from day one