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Lutheran Downtown Hospital

Hiring nurses in Fort Wayne, IN

  • Sign-on bonus up to $35,000 on 5 roles
  • Hiring nights and days
See 7 open roles

From 7 postings

Who it fits

Best fit

  • Med surg nurses: 4 of 7 roles

Nursing here

What to ask

  • How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
  • When would a sign-on bonus have to be repaid?
  • Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
  • How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
  • What does a usual day’s workload look like?
  • Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
  • Which requirements must I meet before applying, and which can wait until after hire?

Living in Fort Wayne, IN

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Fort Wayne pairs major regional health networks with an easygoing rhythm along three converging rivers. A cost of living about 7% below the national average stretches your paycheck, while off-shifts invite kayak launches at Promenade Park and strolls through historic West Central. It’s high-impact nursing paired with genuine Midwest breathing room.

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Metro price level · Fort Wayne area
7% below the national average
BEA index 92.6 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$999/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$61,422/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

Common questions

Is there a sign-on bonus?

Yes, on 5 of 7 roles, up to $35,000.

Which shifts are open?

Of the 7 roles with a stated shift, 3 are night shifts, 2 are day shifts and 2 are evening shifts.

Which units are hiring?

Med surg (4) and ICU (1).

How do I apply?

Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Lutheran Downtown Hospital, and we tell you what happens next.

Roles from Lutheran Downtown Hospital

Lutheran Downtown Hospital

Fort Wayne, IN

  • RN
  • 12-⁠hour nights

Lutheran Downtown Hospital

Fort Wayne, IN

  • Sign-on bonus
  • RN
  • 12-⁠hour nights

Lutheran Downtown Hospital

Fort Wayne, IN

  • RN
  • 12-⁠hour days

Lutheran Downtown Hospital

Fort Wayne, IN

  • Sign-on bonus
  • RN
  • 12-⁠hour nights

Lutheran Downtown Hospital

Fort Wayne, IN

Registered Nurse ICU

Posted last week

  • Sign-on bonus
  • RN
  • 12-⁠hour days

Lutheran Downtown Hospital

Fort Wayne, IN

  • Sign-on bonus
  • RN
  • 12-⁠hour evenings

Lutheran Downtown Hospital

Fort Wayne, IN

  • Sign-on bonus
  • RN
  • 12-⁠hour evenings
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