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
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

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

• Float pool position within a 492-bed Level I Trauma Center, Level III NICU, and Primary Stroke Center
• Assigned to a home unit on the first day of orientation, which may include Trauma Surgical, Neuroscience, Med Surg/Oncology, Orthopedics, or MS/Ortho/Urology units
• Patient ratios typically range from 1:4 to 1:6 depending on unit
• Shifts are 12-hour days, 7a-7p or 7p-7a, totaling 36 hours per week
• Scheduling follows a 4-week cycle with no self-scheduling, using Smart Square
• Weekend rotation required, either every other weekend or 4 weekend days per month
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required to like units or for tasking, including MS-MS, MS-ICU tasking, MS-ER/MS holds, ICU-ICU, ICU-MS tasking (limit of
  3), and ICU-ER/ICU holds
• EMR is Cerner, with EPIC experience considered
• Uses Plum 360 IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Spacelabs monitors
• Telemetry is monitored by 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 experience in Med Surg and/or ICU required
• EPIC or Cerner experience required;
  Cerner experience specifically required if experience is strictly ICU
• Trauma or surgical experience preferred for surgical units, including wound care, chest tubes, NGT, and IV skills
• Skills may include trach care, PEG tubes, ostomy care, central line blood draws, PCA pump management, and wound vac care depending on unit assignment
• Chemo administration certification preferred for oncology-related assignments
• One reference from a charge nurse or above within the past 12 months required for consideration
• Copy of certifications required for consideration
• Date of birth (day and month) required for consideration

• Responsibilities include direct patient care such as turning patients, assisting with baths and ADLs, medication administration, and documentation
• Unit support includes CNAs (1:10-12 ratio), charge nurses, HUC/receptionists, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, and hospitalists
• Travelers new to the facility or returning after 1+ years will receive 24 hours of classroom orientation and 24 hours on the unit
• Holiday coverage expected for one major and one minor seasonal holiday per policy, though specific dates are not guaranteed off prior to arrival
• Approval for time off requests of up to 7 days can be granted, excluding facility blackout dates
• Blackout dates for RTO include major holidays and events throughout 2026, such as MLK Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and the Christmas/New Year period, as well as the entire month of March
• Scrubs of any color are permitted
• Free parking available in the deck, levels 2 through 4
• Candidates must reside outside a 60-mile radius of the facility to be eligible, as local candidates are not accepted
• First-time travelers will be considered for this role
• Former staff members must wait 6 months from their last shift worked before returning as a traveler

American Traveler Job  #P-748883. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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.