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 hiring a Registered Nurse
- Med/Surg for a Staff 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 or ICU experience.

• Staff Float Pool Med Surg position within a 492-bed Level I Trauma Center, Level III NICU, and Primary Stroke Center
• 12-hour night shifts (7p-7a), 36-48 hours per week on a 4-week self-scheduling cycle via Smart Square
• Assigned to a home unit on first day of orientation, which may include 6 North Trauma Surgical, 5 South Neuroscience, 5 North Med Surg/Oncology, 3 South Orthopedics, or 3 North MS/Ortho/Urology
• Patient ratios typically 1:4, ranging up to 1:6 depending on unit
• Floating required to like units (Med Surg to Med Surg, Med Surg to ICU for tasks, Med Surg to ER/Med Surg holds; ICU to ICU, ICU to Med Surg for tasks up to a limit of 3, ICU to ER/ICU holds)
• No on-call requirements
• Weekend rotation required (every other weekend or 4 weekend days per month)
• EMR:
  Cerner primary, Epic experience also considered
• Uses Plum 360 IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Spacelabs monitors
• Telemetry monitored by dedicated techs, with RNs required to interpret and confirm strip readings every 4 hours
• Support staff available including CNAs (1:10-12 ratio), HUC/receptionist, charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, and hospitalist
• Any scrub color permitted
• Free parking available in designated parking deck levels

• Active RN license (AL state 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;
  Cerner specifically required for candidates with strictly ICU experience
• Trauma or surgical experience required for Trauma Surgical unit assignments (minimum 1 year)
• Skills may include wound care, chest tubes, NGT, PEG, trach care, IV starts, central line blood draws, ostomy/colostomy care, drain management, and foley catheter care depending on unit assignment
• Chemotherapy certification preferred for Oncology unit assignments
• Telemetry interpretation skills required

• First-time travelers will be considered for this position
• Previous staff must wait 6 months from their last shift worked before returning as a traveler
• New-to-facility travelers or returning travelers absent 1+ years will receive 24 hours of classroom orientation and 24 hours on-unit orientation
• Rehire orientation length depends on time since last worked at the facility
• Holiday coverage required for one major and one minor seasonal holiday per policy, though specific days off are not guaranteed prior to arrival
• Facility observes blackout dates throughout the year during which RTO requests require additional approval
• Up to 7 days of time off may be pre-approved, excluding blackout dates
• Must reside outside a 60-mile radius of the facility, as local candidates are not accepted
• Charge nurses are present on units but rarely take patient assignments

American Traveler Job  #P-748926. 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.