Registered Nurse

Parkview Health

Parkview Regional Medical Center

Fort Wayne, Indiana

You'll work on 1 South, a 22-bed acute care unit for infections, chronic-disease complications and comorbidities.

Posted Oct 20 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours: Choice of 3a, 7a, 3p or 7p start Open start times, either 3a-3p, 7a-7p, 3p-3a, or 7p-7a24-36 hours a week
Unit and setting: 1 South · Hospital they are an acute care unit that cares for any kind of infection, complications from chronic diseases and comorbiditiesInfections, chronic-disease complications and comorbidities
License: RN license Valid Indiana Registered Nurse license required.Valid Indiana RN license

Do you qualify?

New grads: Welcomed, residency program Education: Clinical Onboarding and Orientation, Nurse Residency
License: Valid Indiana RN license Valid Indiana Registered Nurse license required. Check your license
Certification: Current CPR certification Must have current CPR certification.
Education: Diploma in nursing or ASN Requires a Diploma in Nursing or an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)
Also asks: Lift 50 lbs and assist with 100 lbs Must be able to lift 50 pounds, assist with 100 pounds.
Also asks: Good verbal and written communication Must have good verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred

Education: BSN preferred Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

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What it pays

Pay differential: Additional Flex Premium Additional Flex Premium
Pay differential: BSN Premium (If applicable) BSN Premium (If applicable)
Bonus: Sign-on bonus This position is eligible for a sign-on bonusEligible for this position
Extra pay: Flex premium
Extra pay: BSN premiumIf applicable

Benefits

BenefitsHealth benefits and paid time offBenefits: Health benefits and Paid Time Off
BenefitsStudent loan repayment up to $30,000Student Loan Repayment- Up to $30,000
BenefitsTuition assistanceTuition Assistance
BenefitseXceed nursing recognition programProfessional Growth - eXceed nursing recognition program
BenefitsHotel programAsk about our Hotel Program!
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Paid Time Off
Professional growth (eXceed nursing recognition program)
Clinical Onboarding and Orientation
Nurse Residency

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The role and schedule

Unit size: 22 beds 1 South has 22 beds
Details: Magnet recognized; 2018 100 Top Hospitals; Advisory Board Workplace of the Year Magnet Recognition, 2018 100 Top Hospitals recognition, Advisory Board Workplace of the Year

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This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus Unit

Overview

This unit is located at Parkview Regional Medical Center on the 1st floor. 1 South has 22 beds, they are an acute care unit that cares for any kind of infection, complications from chronic diseases and comorbidities.

Qualified RN's will receive

Competitive Rate of pay Additional Flex Premium BSN Premium (If applicable) 24-36 Hours a week- Open start times, either 3a-3p, 7a-7p, 3p-3a, or 7p-7a. Sign-On Bonus Student Loan Repayment- Up to $30,000 Tuition Assistance Professional Growth - eXceed nursing recognition program Ask about our Hotel Program!

Qualifications

Requires a Diploma in nursing or an ASN/BSN Valid Indiana Registered Nurse license required. CPR certification. Additional certifications may be required for specified areas. Must be able to lift 50 pounds, assist with 100 pounds. (Lifting requirements may be heavier for specified departments.) Must have good verbal and written communication skills. Why Parkview ?

Benefits

Health benefits and Paid Time Off

Education

Clinical Onboarding and Orientation, Nurse Residency Growth: Professional nurse competency advancement program- eXceed Recognition: Magnet Recognition, 2018 100 Top Hospitals recognition, Advisory Board Workplace of the Year Culture: World-class teamwork, Personalized health journeys for co-workers and family members

Education

Requires a Diploma in Nursing or an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN); Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

License & Cert

Valid Indiana Registered Nurse license required. Must have current CPR certification. Additional certifications may be required for specified areas. Addendums are required for 0153 Nurse Leader, 0249 Registry RN, 0252 Registered Nurse, 0235 Advanced Registered Nurse, and 0236 Expert Registered Nurse. To view addendums, go to the job description page on Parkview’s intranet.

Experience

Additional experience required depending on area of specialty. Other

Qualifications

Must have good verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to lift 50 pounds, assist with 100 pounds. Lifting requirements may be heavier for specified departments.

What's around it?

In Fort Wayne, IN

Fort Wayne, INFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 7% below the US average

Median rent: $999/mo
Household income: $61,422/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Fort Wayne, IN

NeighborhoodsNortheast Fort Wayne, especially zip 46835, is a local favorite for calm streets, minimal crime and traffic, and about a ten-minute hop to shopping centers. North Fort Wayne is broadly called a nice area. Bloomingdale is the affordable in-town pick: within walking distance of downtown and close to a robust historic district, so the commute is on foot or a very short drive rather than a crosstown slog. Downtown’s riverfront around Promenade Park has been rebuilt as a gathering destination—better if you want restaurants and trails than a quiet residential feel.

Northeast Fort Wayne, especially zip 46835, is a local favorite for calm streets, minimal crime and traffic, and about a ten-minute hop to shopping centers. North Fort Wayne is broadly called a nice area.

Bloomingdale is the affordable in-town pick: within walking distance of downtown and close to a robust historic district, so the commute is on foot or a very short drive rather than a crosstown slog. Downtown’s riverfront around Promenade Park has been rebuilt as a gathering destination—better if you want restaurants and trails than a quiet residential feel.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: facebook.com Source 3: livability.com

Getting aroundU.S. News puts the average Fort Wayne commute at about 19.07 minutes; other local guides say most drives stay under 30 minutes even in busier periods because traffic is usually light. Residents overwhelmingly use personal vehicles, multiple thoroughfares make crosstown trips relatively fast, and the road layout is straightforward for newcomers. CityLink is the bus system. Sources do not describe hospital-campus parking or named routes to specific medical centers.

U.S. News puts the average Fort Wayne commute at about 19.07 minutes; other local guides say most drives stay under 30 minutes even in busier periods because traffic is usually light. Residents overwhelmingly use personal vehicles, multiple thoroughfares make crosstown trips relatively fast, and the road layout is straightforward for newcomers.

CityLink is the bus system. Sources do not describe hospital-campus parking or named routes to specific medical centers.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: twomenandatruck.com Source 3: youtube.com

OutdoorsDaily outdoor life orients around the Three Rivers—the St. Marys, St. Joseph, and Maumee—and about eight miles of riverfront trails that link downtown parks, museums, and public art. Promenade Park is the hub: kayaking, walking paths, porch swings, permanent lawn games, skyline views, and annual dragon boat races; the river greenway is used for fishing, boating, and walking. Nearby hiking recommendations include Metea Park and Pokagon State Park. Staple destinations are the Fort Wayne Zoo at Franke Park and the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, plus city parks, nature reserves, and trails for hiking, biking, and picnicking.

Daily outdoor life orients around the Three Rivers—the St. Marys, St. Joseph, and Maumee—and about eight miles of riverfront trails that link downtown parks, museums, and public art. Promenade Park is the hub: kayaking, walking paths, porch swings, permanent lawn games, skyline views, and annual dragon boat races; the river greenway is used for fishing, boating, and walking.

Nearby hiking recommendations include Metea Park and Pokagon State Park. Staple destinations are the Fort Wayne Zoo at Franke Park and the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, plus city parks, nature reserves, and trails for hiking, biking, and picnicking.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: livability.com Source 2: visitfortwayne.com Source 3: travelandleisure.com Source 4: facebook.com Source 5: youtube.com Source 6: apartmentguide.com Source 7: quora.com

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Fort Wayne sits at the junction of the St. Marys, St. Joseph, and Maumee and offers Midwestern prices with a downtown that has finally become walkable. Promenade Park and eight miles of riverfront trails are the civic living room—kayaks, dragon-boat races, porch swings—while Art This Way murals cover nearly 100 downtown blocks. Health care is an economic pillar beside manufacturers like GM, which is why hospital jobs pull people here. Housing is the practical win: median values near $204,000, typical three- and four-bedroom bungalows and ranches at $150,000–$330,000, and 19-minute drives in light traffic. Northeast Fort Wayne (46835) is the calm residential pick; Bloomingdale is the affordable historic pocket walkable to downtown. Eat at locally owned downtown spots, the Electric Works food hall, or Narawat on South Anthony—the city has the largest Burmese population outside Asia. Tradeoffs include snowy winters, humid summers, and poverty and violent crime above state and national rates, even as many families call neighborhoods safe. Three Rivers Festival in July, Parkview Field, the zoo at Franke Park, and Foellinger Outdoor Theater fill the calendar. Bring a car; CityLink exists, but driving is how the city works.

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As of 2026Source 1: livability.com Source 2: realestate.usnews.com Source 3: youtube.com Source 4: visitfortwayne.com Source 5: reddit.com Source 6: facebook.com Source 7: reddit.com Source 8: quora.com Source 9: twomenandatruck.com Source 10: apartmentguide.com

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