Registered Nurse (RN) - Per Diem

Select Medical Rehabilitation Hospital at Lutheran Hospital·Fort Wayne, Indiana

$45 - $45/hrOther On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Practice for this role

Registered Nurse (RN) - Per Diem · $45 - $45/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

+43% vs. median posted rate for nursing roles in Fort Wayne, Indiana ($31.50/hr, n=79)

393 similar openings in the Fort Wayne area · median $31.00/hr

$16.00/hr · lowesthighest · $156/hr

this role: $45.00/hrmedian $31.50/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 79 posted nursing roles in Fort Wayne, Indiana rates. This role sits in the 76th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 43% above the Fort Wayne, Indiana median for nursing roles.

The Registered Nurse is responsible for performing systematic patient assessments, interpreting diagnostic data, and ensuring accurate documentation in EPIC. They also manage the transcription of medical orders and provide counseling to patients and their families.

Overview Hospital Name

Select Medical Rehabilitation Hospital at Lutheran Hospital
Joint venture/Partnership/Affiliation with
Select
Medical
Position:
Registered
Nurse (RN)
Location:
Fort
Wayne,
Indiana
Schedule:
Per
Diem,
Days or
Nights
AvailableCompensation: $45.00 per hour, plus competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation and multiple traumas.
Why
Join Us:
Start
Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
Opportunity for
Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
Foster
Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
Your
Impact
Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Responsibilities

Receive admissions and/or transfers Initial and ongoing systematic patient assessment Timely and accurate documentation using EPIC Interpret assessment/diagnostic data including labs and telemetry Ensure medical orders are transcribed and processed accurately Instruct and counsel patients/families

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Valid State RN license At least one year of RN experience BLS required at hire

Preferred Qualifications

BSN or enrollment in a BSN program Clinical experience Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid State RN license and have at least one year of professional nursing experience. A Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required upon hire.

bachelor degree
Epic
BLS
Telemetry
Patient assessment
Clinical documentation
Patient counseling
Medical order transcription

Benefits

401k

Posting details

Employment type: Other
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $45 - $45/hr
Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Posted: Aug 10, 2026
Closes: Aug 10, 2027
Application: Employer website

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