Lutheran Hospital of Indiana
Trauma center in Fort Wayne, IN
- Sign-on bonus up to $35,000 on 3 roles
- Mostly night shifts
- New grads welcome on 5 roles
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- ICU2 roles · 3 who fit
- Med-Surg1 role · 2 who fit
- Oncology1 role · 1 who fit
- Tele1 role · 0 who fit
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The short version
Lutheran Hospital of Indiana is an acute care hospital with Level 2 Trauma and Comprehensive Stroke Center designations, and it splits critical care into Cardiac and Neuro/Trauma ICUs.
Employer research, Sep 16, 2026
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: all 5 roles welcome new grads
- ICU nurses: 2 of 5 roles
Not a fit
- Day-shift nurses: 3 of the 5 roles with a stated shift are nights
Nursing here
- Scheduling
Neuro/Trauma ICU runs 12-hour day shifts (5a-5p) with every 4th weekend rotation and no call; Cardiac ICU operates 12-hour night shifts (5p-5a).
Lutheran Hospital of Indiana · employer research
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision begin the first month after hire, with sign-on bonuses on some RN openings including Cardiac ICU.
Published pay and benefits
- Sign-on bonus
Sign-on bonus offered for RN Cardiac ICU
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Staffing and morale concerns
- Reviews on employer review platforms describe ongoing difficulties with understaffing and low employee morale.
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The hard parts
Reviews on employer review sites describe ongoing understaffing and low morale — worth asking directly about unit-level staffing on the day you interview.
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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 is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
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 Hospital of Indiana hire new grads?
All 5 roles welcome new grads.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 3 of 5 roles, up to $35,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 5 roles with a stated shift, 3 are night shifts and 2 are day shifts.
Which units are hiring?
ICU (2), med surg (1), oncology (1) and tele (1).
How do I apply?
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