Job Title Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical Location Fort Wayne, IN | Acute Care Schedule / Job Type Contract | Days | 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 IV therapy, heparin and insulin drips, wound vacs, chest tubes, feeding tubes, and feeding pumps • Utilize Epic electronic health records, Pyxis medication dispensing, Hospira IV pumps, and telemetry monitoring equipment • 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 7/1/2020) required • BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required • Minimum 1.5 years of 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; candidates within 50 miles are welcome to apply and will be considered under a local rate structure Preferred Experience / Skills • Proficiency with Epic electronic health records • Experience managing complex drips, wound vacs, chest tubes, and feeding tubes in an acute care environment • Familiarity with telemetry monitoring and VTE prevention protocols Why Join Us • Work in a high-acuity, large-volume acute care environment with exposure to a wide variety of patient diagnoses and procedures • Structured onboarding program includes general hospital orientation, nursing-specific orientation days, and Epic training to support a smooth transition to the unit