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 experienced RN for a Med/Surg 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 and/or ICU experience

• Float pool position covering multiple units including Trauma Surgical, Neuroscience, Med Surg/Oncology, Orthopedics, and MS/Ortho/Urology
• 492-bed hospital designated as a Level I Trauma Center, Level III NICU, and Primary Stroke Center
• 12-hour night shifts (7p-7a), 36 hours per week
• Patient ratios range from 1:4 to 1:6 depending on unit assignment
• Floating required to similar units such as MS-MS, MS-ICU task assignments, MS-ER/MS holds, ICU-ICU, ICU-MS task, or ICU-ER/ICU holds
• No on-call responsibilities
• Weekend rotation of every other weekend or four weekend days per month
• EMR system is Cerner, with Epic experience also considered
• Utilizes 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
• Schedule follows a 4-week cycle using Smart Square, no self-scheduling

• Active RN license (AL or compact) required
• BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum of 18 months experience in Med Surg and/or ICU required
• Cerner or Epic EMR experience required;
  Cerner specifically required if experience is strictly ICU-based
• At least 1 year of trauma/surgical experience preferred for Trauma Surgical unit assignments
• Skills needed may include wound care, chest tube management, NGT, IV starts, medication administration, trach care, PEG tube care, ostomy/colostomy care, drain management, foley catheter care, central line blood draws, and PCA pump management
• Chemotherapy administration experience preferred but not required for Med Surg/Oncology unit
• Ability to interpret telemetry strips required

• First-time travelers will be considered for this position
• Traveler will be assigned a home unit on the first day of orientation
• New-to-facility travelers or those returning after 1+ years will complete 24 hours of classroom orientation and 24 hours of unit orientation
• Unit support includes CNAs, HUC/receptionist, charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, hospitalist, and telemetry monitoring techs
• Holiday coverage includes one major and one minor seasonal holiday per policy, though specific days off are not guaranteed prior to arrival
• Multiple facility blackout dates apply throughout the year during which time off requests may require additional approval
• Up to 7 days of time off may be pre-approved, excluding blackout dates
• Any scrub color is permitted
• Free parking is available in the designated parking deck, levels 2 through 4
• Candidates must reside more than 60 miles from the facility, as local candidates are not accepted
• Former staff members must wait 6 months from their last shift worked before returning as a traveler

American Traveler Job  #P-748839. 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.