Travel Med Surg RN Float Pool

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

• Specialty:
  Float
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/26/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  48 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a 13-week night shift float pool position at a Level I Trauma Center, requiring an active AL or compact RN license and at least 18 months of Med Surg and/or ICU experience.

• Float pool assignment covering multiple Med Surg and specialty units including Trauma Surgical, Neuroscience, Med Surg/Oncology, Orthopedics, and Urology/ENT/Ortho
• Night shift schedule, 7p-7a, 48 hours per week
• Patient ratios range from 1:4 to 1:6 depending on unit assignment
• Floating required to like units or patient locations (Med Surg to Med Surg, Med Surg to ICU tasking, Med Surg to ER/holds, ICU to ICU, ICU to Med Surg tasking with a limit of 3, ICU to ER/holds)
• No on-call requirements
• Weekend rotation required, every other weekend or 4 weekend days per month
• EMR is Cerner, with Epic experience also considered
• Uses Plum 360 IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Spacelabs monitors
• Telemetry is monitored by dedicated techs, but RNs are required to interpret and confirm strip readings every 4 hours

• Active RN license (AL or compact) required
• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum of 18 months of Med Surg and/or ICU experience required
• Cerner or Epic EMR experience required; if experience is strictly ICU-based, Cerner experience is required
• Unit-specific skills may include wound care, chest tubes, NGT, IV starts, trach care, PEG tubes, ostomy care, central line care, PCA pump management, and telemetry strip interpretation

• Facility is a 492-bed Level I Trauma Center with a Level III NICU and Primary Stroke Center
• RN will be assigned a home unit on the first day of orientation
• Support staff on units may include CNAs, HUC/receptionist, charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, and hospitalist coverage
• Orientation for new or returning (1+ year gap) travelers includes 24 hours of classroom time and 24 hours on the unit
• Holiday coverage expected for one major and one minor seasonal holiday per policy, though specific days off are not guaranteed prior to arrival
• Facility maintains blackout dates for RTO throughout 2026, including major holidays and several long weekends
• Up to 7 days of time off may be pre-approved, excluding blackout dates
• Scheduling follows a 4-week cycle with no self-scheduling, managed through Smart Square
• Scrubs may be any color
• Free parking available in designated levels of the parking deck
• First-time travelers will be considered for this position
• Candidates must reside outside a 60-mile radius of the facility, as local candidates are not accepted
• Previous staff must wait 6 months from their last shift worked before returning as a traveler

American Traveler Job  #P-748838. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - Med/Surg

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.