Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry in Fort Wayne, IN - Now Hiring

Registered Nurse (RN) | Telemetry Location: Fort Wayne, IN Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Telemetry RN in Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46804!

Job Title

Travel Registered Nurse – Neuro Medical Surgical / Telemetry

Location

Fort Wayne, IN | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Days (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) and Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Every other weekend required | No on-call requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to a higher-acuity med-surg population including post-op spinal surgery patients, Level 2 trauma patients, and Level 1 trauma post-ICU patients
• Care for stroke patients and patients with diagnoses such as DKA, renal failure, and general post-operative conditions
• Perform keen neurological assessments and apply critical thinking skills in a fast-paced environment
• Manage drains and other post-operative care needs as required by patient acuity
• Document and manage patient care using Cerner EMR
• Float to other med-surg or telemetry units as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active Indiana RN licensure required
• ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required (may be obtained during the first week of orientation)
• Minimum 1–2 years of nursing experience
• Proficiency with Cerner EMR
• Must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible — local candidates are not accepted

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in neuro medical-surgical or telemetry nursing
• Experience caring for trauma patients or post-ICU step-down populations
• Familiarity with drain management in post-operative spinal surgery patients

Why Join Us

• Work in a 396-bed facility on a 24-bed specialized neuro med-surg/telemetry unit with a manageable 5:1 or 6:1 patient ratio and no on-call requirements
• Expected 72 or 96 hours bi-weekly with block scheduling available, accommodating up to one week of pre-approved time off during the assignment

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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