Job Title Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical Location Fort Wayne, IN | Acute Care Schedule / Job Type Contract | 12-hour Day 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 comprehensive patient assessments, develop care plans, and communicate effectively within an inter-professional team • Manage IV therapy, heparin and insulin drips, wound vacs, chest tubes, feeding tubes, and feeding pumps • Utilize Epic EHR for documentation along with equipment such as Pyxis, Hospira IV pumps, AccuCheck, and telemetry monitoring • Support patients undergoing procedures such as colonoscopies, bronchoscopy, thoracentesis, paracentesis, and minor surgeries • Float to other medical units as needed; expected patient ratio is 1:5–6 Required Qualifications • Active Indiana RN license or compact RN license (compact eligibility as of 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) • Local travelers are welcome; a local rate adjustment applies to candidates with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility Preferred Experience / Skills • Prior experience with Epic electronic health records • Familiarity with telemetry monitoring and management of complex drips • Experience caring for patients with mental health comorbidities or substance use disorders Why Join Us • Work in a high-acuity, fast-paced medical-surgical environment with exposure to a broad and diverse patient population across a wide range of diagnoses and procedures • Structured onboarding includes a multi-day Jump Start orientation program covering general hospital orientation, nursing-specific training, and Epic classes