Travel Med Surg Float Pool RN

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:
  
  11/16/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an RN for a Med/Surg Float Pool position requiring an active AL or compact RN license, 18+ months of Med Surg/ICU experience, and 12-hour night shifts.

• Level I Trauma Center, Level III NICU, and Primary Stroke Center hospital setting
• Staff Float Pool Med Surg unit covering multiple specialty areas including Trauma Surgical, Neuroscience, Med Surg/Oncology, Orthopedics, and MS/Ortho/Urology
• Patient ratios range from 1:4 to 1:6 depending on unit
• 12-hour night shifts (7p-7a) on a 36-48 hour schedule, 36 standard hours per week
• Weekend rotation required, either every other weekend or 4 weekend days per month
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required to like units/patient locations (MS-MS, MS-ICU task, MS-ER/MS holds, ICU-ICU, ICU-MS task, ICU-ER/ICU holds)
• EMR is Cerner, with Epic experience considered
• Uses Plum 360 IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Spacelabs monitors
• Telemetry monitored by dedicated tele techs, but RNs required to interpret and confirm strip readings every 4 hours
• Unit support includes CNAs, HUC/receptionist, charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, and hospitalist coverage
• Scheduling follows a 4-week cycle using Smart Square, no self-scheduling

• Active RN license (AL or compact) required
• BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 18 months of Med Surg and/or ICU experience required
• Cerner or Epic EMR experience required;
  Cerner specifically required for candidates with ICU-only experience
• At least 1 year of trauma/surgical experience required for Trauma Surgical unit assignments
• Skills may include wound care, chest tubes, NGT, IV starts, trach care, PEG tubes, ostomy care, foley catheters, and drain management depending on unit assignment
• One professional reference from a charge nurse or above within the past 12 months required for consideration
• Copies of certifications required for consideration
• Date of birth (day and month) required for consideration

• Assigned to a home unit on the first day of orientation
• New-to-facility travelers or returning travelers absent 1+ year 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 off are not guaranteed prior to arrival
• Facility maintains blackout dates throughout the year during which time off requests require additional approval
• Up to 7 days of time off can be pre-approved, excluding blackout dates
• Any scrub color permitted
• Free parking available in designated parking deck levels
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Former staff members must wait 6 months from their last shift before returning in a travel role
• Candidates must reside outside a 60-mile radius of the facility, as local candidates are not accepted

American Traveler Job  #P-748927. 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.