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:
  
  09/14/2026
• 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:
  
  Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a float pool position on night shift, requiring an active AL or compact RN license and at least 18 months of Med/Surg experience.

• Float pool role covering multiple Med/Surg and specialty units within a 492-bed Level II Trauma Center with a Level III NICU and Primary Stroke Center
• Will be assigned a home unit on the first day of orientation
• Units may include Trauma Surgical, Neuroscience, Med Surg/Oncology, Clinical Decision Unit, Orthopedics, and MS/Ortho/Urology
• Patient ratios generally range from 1:5 to 1:6 depending on unit
• 12-hour night shifts (7p-7a), 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation of every other weekend or 4 weekend days per month
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required to like units/patient populations (e.g., MS-MS, MS-ICU tasking, MS-ER/holds) with a limit of 3 for ICU-MS tasking
• Uses Cerner EMR (preferred), Plum 360 IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Spacelabs monitors
• Telemetry monitored by techs, with RNs required to interpret and confirm strip readings every 4 hours
• Scheduling follows a 4-week cycle using Smart Square with no self-scheduling

• Active AL or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum of 18 months Med/Surg experience required
• Skills may include wound care, chest tube management, NGT, PEG, trach care, IV starts, central line care, ostomy/colostomy care, and medication administration depending on unit assignment
• Chemo certification preferred for Oncology unit assignments

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply with the required experience
• Former staff must wait at least 6 months from their last shift before returning as a traveler
• Travelers new to the facility or returning after 1+ year will receive 24 hours of classroom orientation and 24 hours on the unit
• Support staff includes CNAs, charge nurses, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, and hospitalists
• Holiday coverage required for one major and one minor holiday per policy
• Time off requests are subject to facility blackout dates and require approval
• Scrub color is unrestricted
• Parking is available in a designated deck (2nd through 4th levels)
• Candidates must reside outside a 60-mile radius, as local candidates are not accepted for this position

American Traveler Job  #P-749478. 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.