Travel Nurse RN - Float - $2,220 per week

Laphcc; Fort Wayne, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a travel nurse RN Float in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The role focuses on general medical-surgical nursing with the flexibility to float to other units as needed, ensuring high-quality patient care and adherence to facility protocols.

The position requires IN state or compact RN licensure, 1.5+ years at Level 1/2 or tertiary facilities and at least 1 year in 450+ bed environments, with BLS and ACLS per AHA. 12-hour shifts, 36 hours weekly, travel employment.

Qualifications

• Experience in general medical-surgical nursing including assessments and care planning.
• Ability to work with inter-professional teams and use electronic health records.
• Certification requirements include BLS and ACLS through AHA.

Responsibilities

• Provide general medical-surgical nursing care.
• Float to other medical units as required to support department needs.
• Maintain patient safety and documentation using electronic health records.
• Adhere to orientation program including Epic classes and unit-specific processes.

Skills

Med-Surg nursing

Telemetry monitoring

Patient assessment

Education

RN licensure (Indiana or Compact)

Tools

EPIC

Pyxis

Accucheck

Hospira IV pumps

SCDs

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Float for a travel nursing job in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Float
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 22 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Medical Surgical Float Nurse in the healthcare provider's facility. This role involves providing general medical and surgical nursing care to a diverse patient population, managing various diagnoses and procedures, and supporting unit needs through floating to other medical units as required.

Job Details:

• Position Description: The role requires experience in general medical-surgical nursing, including assessments, care planning, inter-professional communication, utilization of electronic health records, IV pumps, wound vacs, feeding pumps, feeding tubes, chest tubes, and management of heparin and insulin drips. Equipment used includes electronic record systems, pyxis machines, Accucheck blood glucose meters, hospira IV pumps, SCDs, heating/cooling pads, telemetry monitoring, and other clinical tools.
• Required Qualifications: IN State or compact registered nurse license, minimum of 1.5 years of Level 1, Level 2, or tertiary experience, and at least 1 year of experience at a facility with 450+ beds. Certifications include BLS and ACLS through AHA.
• Schedule: 12‑hour shifts, 3 weekend shifts in 4 weeks, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information: Candidate must have at least 1.5 years of Level 1, Level 2, or tertiary experience. A supplemental Jump Start orientation includes one day of general hospital orientation, then approximately five days of nursing orientation, including Epic classes. Floating to other medical units may be required, specifically to general medical units.
• Submission Requirements: License to submit; willingness to wait for licensure confirmation.

Benefits

• The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others - we're here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It's about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we're with you every step of the way. Let's build your best life - one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus