Operating Room Travel Nurse Job in Fort Wayne, IN | Days (4x10)
Lutheran Hospital
Fort Wayne, IN
Open
Posted 10 hours ago
· apply early
Travel RN
Operating Room Nurse in Fort Wayne, IN
Weekly Pay
This pay combines taxable wages and tax-free stipends. For a full, transparent breakdown, submit the "I'm Interested" form, & a recruiter will send you the details.
$2,325
Specialty
Operating Room
Travel · RN
Shift
Days
4×10 hrs
Start Date
11/16
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
Have a question about this job?
This Operating Room travel nurse job in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Lutheran Hospital. This role pays $2,325 per week and follows a Days shift with a 4x10 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Lutheran Hospital
-
Location: Fort Wayne, IN 46804 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Days (4x10)
- EMR System: Cerner
Responsibilities
- Circulate for surgical procedures and, when trained and assigned, perform the scrub role across assigned service lines
- Advocate for patient safety under anesthesia, verifying required consent and site documentation and participating in surgical time-outs
- Monitor and protect the sterile field, performing and reconciling instrument, sponge, and sharps counts with the perioperative team
- Anticipate surgeon and team needs, managing supplies, equipment, positioning, and specimen handling per facility protocol
Travel Operating Room Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent Operating Room experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Indiana and national regulatory bodies.
Lutheran Hospital — Fort Wayne, IN
Fort Wayne, IN
Lutheran Hospital is a roughly 396-bed tertiary referral hospital and the flagship of the Lutheran Health Network (Community Health Systems), serving northeastern Indiana, northwestern Ohio, and southern Michigan from Fort Wayne. It is a referral center with advanced cardiac, children's, orthopedic, and trauma services, on a campus that includes a dedicated orthopedic hospital.
- Level II ACS-verified adult and pediatric trauma centers, with critical-care transport (Lutheran Air and a mobile ICU). Read More
- The Lutheran Heart Pavilion / Heart & Vascular Center — open-heart surgery, a heart-failure institute, a chest pain center, Joint Commission advanced certification for ventricular assist devices (VAD), and adult ECMO.
- Lutheran Children's Hospital — a PICU, a pediatric emergency department, and broad pediatric subspecialty care.
- A dedicated Orthopedic Hospital on campus, with six orthopedic operating rooms.
- A Comprehensive Cancer Center and a certified primary stroke center.
More Operating Room Jobs Nearby
Operating Room Travel Nurse Job in Lafayette, IN
Franciscan Health Lafayette Central
Lafayette, IN
95 mi away
$2,118 /wk
Days (3×12)
Operating Room Travel Nurse Job in Michigan City, IN
Franciscan Health Michigan City
Michigan City, IN
96 mi away
$2,380 /wk
Days (4×10)
Operating Room Travel Nurse Job in Indianapolis, IN
IU Health - Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
99 mi away
$2,363 /wk
Nights (3×12)
Operating Room Travel Nurse Job in Indianapolis, IN
IU Health - Medical Diagnostic Center Clinic
Indianapolis, IN
100 mi away
$2,604 /wk
Days (4×10)
Operating Room Travel Nurse Job in Indianapolis, IN
IU Health - Medical Diagnostic Center Clinic
Indianapolis, IN
100 mi away
$2,363 /wk
Days (3×12)
Operating Room Travel Nurse Job in Indianapolis, IN
IU Health - Riley Hospital for Children
Indianapolis, IN
100 mi away
$2,597 /wk
Days (5×8)
Operating Room Travel Nurse Job in Dayton, OH
Dayton Children's Hospital
Dayton, OH
104 mi away
$2,693 /wk
Days (5×8)
Operating Room Travel Nurse Job in Dayton, OH
Miami Valley Hospital
Dayton, OH
106 mi away
$2,425 /wk
Mids (5×8)
Operating Room Travel Nurse Job in Ann Arbor, MI
University of Michigan Hospital & Health Centers
Ann Arbor, MI
116 mi away
$3,298 /wk
Days (4×12)
Operating Room Travel Nurse Job in Ann Arbor, MI
University of Michigan Hospital & Health Centers
Ann Arbor, MI
116 mi away
$3,322 /wk
Days (4×12)
FAQs – Operating Room Travel Nurse Jobs Near Fort Wayne, IN
What certifications do travel OR jobs require?
Most travel OR positions require Basic Life Support (BLS), and many hospitals also require Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). CNOR is preferred by many facilities but required by only a few. Pediatric ORs may ask for PALS.
What recent OR experience is required for travel OR nurse jobs?
Most OR travel jobs expect confidence in general and orthopedic cases plus several additional service lines such as neuro, spine, urology, GYN, vascular, or ENT. Robotic experience is also commonly requested. Facilities may ask for a service-line skills checklist, so be specific about the cases you have circulated or scrubbed recently.
Do travel OR jobs include call?
Often, yes. Hospital OR assignments commonly include evening, overnight, or weekend call, while outpatient surgery centers are less likely to. Call frequency, required response time, and call pay vary by facility, so confirm all three before you accept.
Does my compact license apply to this Indiana assignment?
Yes—Indiana recognizes active multistate RN licenses through the Nurse Licensure Compact, so no separate application is needed. For endorsement, sequence matters: don’t get fingerprinted until the PLA receives your application and emails the official service code—background checks completed early are invalid and must be repeated. Our Indiana Nursing License Guide has current fees, timelines, and step-by-step instructions.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Resources for this Operating Room job in Fort Wayne
- Review Indiana nursing license requirements before your assignment.
- View live Operating Room salary data for travel nurses.
- View Indiana salary reports for travel nursing assignments.
- Explore the travel nursing housing center to plan your stay.
Explore Fort Wayne, IN
Fort Wayne, IN anchors healthcare services for northeast Indiana and surrounding counties. Parkview Regional Medical Center and Lutheran Hospital maintain steady patient activity across intensive care units and surgical suites. Fort Wayne International Airport provides convenient regional access for clinicians starting new assignments. Nearby communities such as New Haven, Auburn, and Huntington often serve as residential bases for traveling nurses. The revitalized riverfront around Promenade Park offers an easy reset after long shifts. Fort Wayne’s compact layout helps keep drives short while supporting a busy regional healthcare system.
Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
Ask about this job
Get answers from a real recruiter before you apply.
Travel Operating Room · Fort Wayne, IN · $2,325 /wk