Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Profession: Registered Nurse

Posted: 5/7/2026
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Weekly Hours: 36
Shift: Nights

Job Details

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Location

Fort Wayne, IN

Schedule / Job Type

Full-Time | Permanent | Night Shift | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care in an acute care Medical Surgical setting, managing patients with infections, chronic disease complications, and comorbidities

  • Care for post-operative patients recovering from general surgery, colorectal, gynecologic oncology, urology, and procedural gastroenterology procedures

  • Monitor patient progress, assess changes in condition, and implement appropriate nursing interventions

  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to develop and execute individualized patient care plans

  • Support short-stay surgical patients through their recovery, typically ranging from one to two days

  • Participate in mentoring and precepting programs to support team development and nursing excellence

Required Qualifications

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing

  • Ability to work night shift hours

  • Demonstrated ability to manage patients with varying levels of acuity

  • Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills

  • Commitment to patient safety, quality care, and teamwork

Preferred Experience / Skills

  • Prior experience in a Medical Surgical, acute care, or post-operative nursing environment

  • Familiarity with gynecologic oncology, urology, or gastroenterology patient populations

  • Experience with or interest in precepting and mentoring new nursing staff

  • Comfort managing a diverse patient census across multiple specialty areas

Why Join Us

  • Multiple unit openings available, offering flexibility to align your placement with your clinical interests and career goals

  • Sign-on bonus eligible — this position qualifies for a sign-on bonus, making it an exceptional opportunity for both new and experienced nurses

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