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 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 and Pyxis machines for medication management • Support patients undergoing procedures such as colonoscopies, bronchoscopy, thoracentesis, paracentesis, and minor surgeries • Float to other medical units as needed; maintain patient ratios of 1:5–6 Required Qualifications • Active Indiana RN license or compact RN license 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) • Locals are welcome; candidates with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility are eligible with an adjusted rate Preferred Experience / Skills • Proficiency with Epic electronic health records • Experience managing telemetry monitoring and VTE prevention protocols • Familiarity with hospira IV pumps, AccuCheck blood glucose monitoring, and heating/cooling pad equipment • Experience caring for patients with complex, multi-system diagnoses in a high-acuity environment Why Join Us • Work in a dynamic, high-acuity medical-surgical environment serving a broad and diverse patient population • Structured orientation program including general hospital orientation, nursing-specific training, and Epic system classes to set you up for success