Travel Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse (RN)

Take the next step in your nursing career with a 13-week Travel Medical/Surgical RN assignment in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Provide comprehensive nursing care to a diverse patient population in a large acute care hospital while working alongside an experienced healthcare team.

Assignment Highlights

• Specialty: Medical/Surgical

• Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana

• Contract Length: 13 weeks

• Start Date: November 16, 2026

• End Date: February 15, 2027

• Shift: Nights

• Schedule: 3 shifts per week

• Shift Duration: 12 hours

• Scheduled Hours: 36 hours per week

• Positions Available: 1

• Patient-to-Nurse Ratio: 1:5-6

• Floating: Required to other medical units as needed

• Charting System: Epic

• Scrub Color: Caribbean blue

Weekly Compensation

• Gross Weekly Pay: $2,649.40

• Taxable Weekly Pay: $1,382.40

• Non-Taxable Weekly Stipend: $1,267

Advertised compensation is based on 36 scheduled hours per week.

Experience & Requirements

Required

• Registered Nurse (RN) qualification.

• At least 1.5 years of Level I, Level II, or tertiary care experience.

• At least 1 year of Medical/Surgical experience at a facility with 450+ beds.

• Active Indiana RN license or compact RN license.

• BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).

• Ability to float to other medical units as needed.

Clinical Skills & Experience

• General medical and surgical nursing care.

• Patient assessments and care planning.

• Interprofessional communication and electronic health record utilization.

• IV therapy and IV pump management.

• Wound vacs, feeding pumps, feeding tubes, and chest tubes.

• Management of heparin and insulin drips.

• Telemetry monitoring.

Clinical Environment

Care for a diverse patient population with conditions including:

• Chronic illnesses such as COPD, diabetes, CHF, and end-stage renal disease.

• Gastrointestinal conditions such as pancreatitis, GI bleeding, and inflammatory bowel disease.

• Infections including pneumonia, cellulitis, sepsis, UTI, and C. diff.

• Neurological conditions such as stroke, dementia, and traumatic brain injuries.

• Mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders.

The clinical environment also supports procedures such as colonoscopies, thoracentesis, paracentesis, bronchoscopies, and minor surgical procedures.

Orientation: Includes general hospital orientation, nursing orientation, and Epic training.

Why Choose Protouch Staffing?

Woman-owned. Healthcare-founded. Traveler-focused.

With over 32 years of staffing expertise, Protouch Staffing knows that finding the right assignment is about more than just a paycheck. Founded by healthcare professionals in 1992, we've built our reputation on personalized service, integrity, and putting our travelers first.

Our dedicated recruiters take the time to understand your pay expectations, location preferences, and career goals to help you find opportunities that truly fit.

Our promise? No pressure, no restrictions. Just great opportunities, honest communication, and a team that's in your corner.

Your career. Your goals. Our commitment.

Ready for Your Next Assignment?

Connect with Protouch Staffing today to learn more about this Travel Medical/Surgical RN opportunity in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Pay Disclaimer

Advertised gross weekly compensation is based on 36 scheduled hours and includes taxable wages and potential non-taxable stipends. Stipend eligibility depends on individual circumstances and applicable tax regulations. Actual compensation may vary based on hours worked, residency, and assignment terms.