Registered Nurse Medical Surgical

Job Title: Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

Location: Fort Wayne, IN

Schedule / Job Type: Full-time, Days shifts

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients on general medical and surgical units, managing a diverse patient population with conditions such as COPD, Diabetes, CHF, renal failure, GI issues, infections, neurological disorders, and mental health issues.
• Perform patient assessments, develop and update care plans, and communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
• Utilize electronic health records, manage IV therapy, wound care devices, feeding tubes, chest tubes, and monitor medication drips including heparin and insulin.
• Operate medical equipment such as Pyxis machines, IV pumps, telemetry monitors, and wound vacs.
• Assist with procedures including colonoscopies, thoracentesis, paracentesis, bronchoscopy, and minor surgeries.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1.5 years of experience in Level 1, Level 2, or tertiary care hospital settings.
• At least 1 year of experience working in facilities with 600+ beds.
• Valid RN license in Indiana or a compact license.
• Certifications: BLS and ACLS required.
• Basic computer skills and experience with Epic electronic health records.

Preferred Experience / Skills:

• Experience with intensive care procedures and advanced nursing equipment.
• Ability to float to other medical units as needed.
• Familiarity with wound care, IV management, and telemetry monitoring.

Why Join Us:

• Work in a dynamic hospital environment supporting diverse and complex cases, with opportunities for professional growth.
• Be part of a dedicated team committed to high-quality patient care in a supportive setting.

Additional Details:

• Shift: 12-hour days, with a requirement of 3 weekend shifts every four weeks.
• Patient ratios typically 1:5-6.
• Float to other medical units as needed, with comprehensive orientation including hospital and nursing-specific training, Epic system classes, and unit-specific protocols.
• Dress code: Caribbean Blue scrubs.