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 RN for a Med/Surg Float Pool position requiring at least 18 months of Med/Surg experience and an active AL or compact RN license.

• Staff Float Pool Med/Surg role within a 492-bed Level II Trauma Center with Level III NICU and Primary Stroke Center designation
• Home unit assigned on first day of orientation, with possible units including Trauma Surgical, Neuroscience, Med Surg/Oncology, Clinical Decision Unit, Orthopedics, and MS/Ortho/Urology
• Patient ratios range from 1:5 to 1:6 depending on unit
• 12-hour night shifts, 36-48 hours per week, starting at 7:00pm
• Weekend rotation of every other weekend or 4 weekend days per month
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required to like units or for ICU/ER/MS task assignments within defined limits
• EMR:
  Cerner (preferred)
• Uses Plum 360 IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Spacelabs monitors
• Telemetry monitored by techs, but RNs required to interpret and confirm strip readings every 4 hours

• Active RN license (AL or Compact) required
• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Surg experience required
• Cerner or Epic EMR experience required
• Unit-specific skills may include wound care, chest tubes, NGT, trach care, ostomy care, PICC/CVL dressing changes, IV starts, and PCA pump management
• Experience with chemo administration preferred for Oncology unit, certification required if applicable

• Provide direct patient care across multiple Med/Surg specialty units including Trauma Surgical, Neuroscience, Oncology, Orthopedics, and Urology
• Support staff includes CNAs, charge nurses, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, hospitalists, and telemetry techs
• New or returning travelers (gone 1+ years) receive 24 hours of classroom orientation and 24 hours on-unit training
• Rehire orientation length depends on last date worked at facility
• Perm staff must wait 6 months after last shift before returning as a traveler
• Holiday coverage expected for one major and one minor seasonal holiday per policy
• Scrub color is unrestricted
• Parking available in designated deck levels 2-4
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Must reside outside a 60-mile radius of the facility to qualify as a traveler

American Traveler Job  #P-767936. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.