Lutheran Health Network
Health system in Fort Wayne, IN
- Hiring days
- New grads welcome on 2 roles
From 2 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 28, 2026Sources
The short version
A Med-Surg 4B night-shift RN opening at Lutheran Hospital was posted with a $35,000 sign-on bonus.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-09-28Source: jobleads.comNights carry a $4.00 per hour shift differential for RNs on top of base pay.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-09-28Source: jobleads.comAn ICU RN night-shift role at Lutheran Downtown Hospital listed a $25,000 sign-on bonus.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2026-09-28Source: jobleads.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: all 2 roles welcome new grads
Nursing here
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$11.00/hr
Starting pay reported for PCA role
As of 2021-07-17
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- Hourly pay
$15.00/hr
Starting pay reported for Nurse Apprentice role
As of 2021-07-17
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- Shift pay
$4.00
Night shift differential for RNs
As of 2026-09-28
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- Sign-on bonus
$22,500.00
Med/Surg RN PT Nights sign-on bonus
As of 2026-09-28
- Sign-on bonus
$25,000.00
Labor & Delivery RN Night Shift sign-on bonus
As of 2026-09-28
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- Sign-on bonus
$35,000.00
RN Med-Surg 4B Night Shift at Lutheran Hospital sign-on bonus
As of 2026-09-28
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- Sign-on bonus
$25,000.00
ICU RN Night Shift at Lutheran Downtown Hospital sign-on bonus
As of 2026-09-28
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The units
Emergency
Lutheran Downtown Hospital · Fort Wayne, IN
Lutheran Downtown Hospital features a 19-room emergency department.
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Lutheran Downtown Hospital · Fort Wayne, INAs of 2026-09-28Surgical Services
Lutheran Downtown Hospital · Fort Wayne, IN
Facility houses four operating suites and robotic-assisted surgery capabilities.
- Equipment and technology
- Robotic-assisted surgery
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Lutheran Downtown Hospital · Fort Wayne, INAs of 2026-09-28Med-Surg
Lutheran Health Network · Fort Wayne, IN
Intern reviewer noted some supply issues on the med/surg unit.
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What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Staffing and workload
- Staff note frequent understaffing, especially on weekends, contributing to high workloads and stress.
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- Leadership instability
- Employees cite frequent executive and senior management turnover as disruptive to long-term operational goals.
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- Team camaraderie
- Reviewers frequently highlight supportive peers, unit-level teamwork, and welcoming coworkers.
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More review themes
- Facility and technology
- While new locations like Lutheran Downtown are modern, other facilities are cited as having aging infrastructure and equipment.
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The hard parts
Staff describe frequent understaffing, especially on weekends, and say senior leadership turns over often enough to disrupt longer-term plans.
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What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
- Which hospital or site, and which unit, would I work on?
Living in Fort Wayne, IN
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.
Browse roles in Fort Wayne- 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
Does Lutheran Health Network hire new grads?
All 2 roles welcome new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 2 roles with a stated shift, 2 are day shifts.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Lutheran Health Network, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from Lutheran Health Network
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- 5a-5p
- Compact license OK
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- 5a-5p
- Compact license OK
Sources
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Lutheran-Health-Network-Fort-Wayne-Reviews-EI_IE686896.0,23_IL.24,34_IC1144939.htm
Nursing here · as of 2021-07-17
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Lutheran-Health-Network-Reviews-E686896.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2025
- glassdoor.sg/Reviews/Employee-Review-Lutheran-Health-Network-E686896-RVW86872255.htm
Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-08-09
- jobleads.com/us/job/night-shift-rn-med-surg-with-sign-on-relocation-bonus--fort-wayne--ef7ad050b377dae5058399c7738c6db99
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026-09-28
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