Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Montgomery, Alabama.

• Specialty:
  Med Surg
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  03/16/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Float Pool position at a Level II Trauma Center in Montgomery, AL, requiring at least 18 months of Med/Surg and/or ICU experience and an AL or compact RN license.

• 492-bed Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, and Primary Stroke Center hospital setting
• Float pool position with home unit assigned on the first day of orientation; floating to like units (MS-MS, MS-ICU task, MS-ER holds, ICU-ICU, ICU-MS task, ICU-ER holds)
• Possible unit assignments include: 6 North Trauma Surgical (23 beds), 5 South Neuroscience (33 beds), 5 North Med/Surg Oncology (39 beds), 4 South Clinical Decision Unit (18 beds), 3 South Orthopedics (20 beds), and 3 North MS/Ortho/Urology (23 beds)
• 6 North Trauma Surgical:
  General surgery and vascular surgery patients
• 5 South Neuroscience: CVA, TBI, seizure, AMS, spinal fusion, craniotomy, degenerative diseases, post-trauma, and angiogram patients
• 5 North Med/Surg Oncology:
  All patient types except stroke and MI, including palliative care, ETOH withdrawal, and MS/Oncology patients; telemetry monitored via hallway monitors and tele techs
• 4 South Clinical Decision Unit:
  General Med/Surg patients including COPD, CHF, diabetes, MRSA, VRE, C-Diff, COVID, pneumonia, renal failure, sepsis, UTI, and end-of-life comfort care
• 3 South Orthopedics:
  Orthopedic and spine patients including joint replacements, fractures, fusions, and laminectomies
• 3 North MS/Ortho/Urology:
  Urology, ENT, orthopedic, and general Med/Surg patients
• Patient ratios typically 1:4; 5 North Oncology runs 1:6 for RNs and LPNs
• At lower ratios, RNs are expected to assist with patient turns, baths, and ADLs
• Telemetry is monitored by telemetry techs; RNs are required to interpret and confirm strip readings every 4 hours
• 12-hour day and night shifts available (7a–7p, 7p–7a), 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend required, or 4 weekend days per month
• No on-call responsibilities
• 4-week schedule cycle; no self-scheduling — scheduling managed through Smart Square
• EMR:
  Cerner (preferred)
• IV pumps:
  Plum 360; medication dispensing:
  Omnicell; monitors:
  Spacelabs
• Interviews conducted via Simpli Fi video platform
• Unit support includes CNAs (1:10–12 ratio for VS, ADLs, glucose checks), HUC/receptionist, charge nurse (rarely takes assignment), phlebotomy team, IV/VAT team, and hospitalist coverage
• Orientation for new or returning travelers (absent 1+ year) includes 24 hours of classroom training and 24 hours of on-unit orientation
• Holiday coverage required for one major and one minor seasonal holiday per policy
• Candidates requesting time off should be aware of blackout/high-demand dates; approval for blackout dates requires manager approval
• Scrubs: any color accepted
• Parking available in the parking deck on levels 2 through 4 only
• First-time travelers will be considered with a minimum of 18 months of Med/Surg and/or ICU experience and Epic or Cerner EMR experience
• Former permanent staff must have been separated for at least 6 months before being considered for a travel position
• Reference from a charge nurse or above within the past 12 months required for consideration
• DOB (day and month) and SSN required for consideration

• Active AL RN license or compact RN license required (can be pending at time of consideration, with ETA provided)
• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Surg and/or ICU experience required
• Epic or Cerner EMR experience required;
  Cerner required if experience is strictly ICU-based
• 6 North Trauma Surgical:
  At least 1 year of trauma/surgical experience; skills include wound care, chest tubes, NGT, IV skills, and medication administration
• 5 South Neuroscience:
  Skills include IV starts, blood draws from central lines, trach care, PEG, NGT, colostomy/ostomy, wound care, chest tubes, surgical site care, C-collar, abdominal binders, and restraints
• 5 North…