Travel Med Surg RN - $1,677 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Opelika, Alabama.

• Specialty:
  Med Surg
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  08/24/2026
• 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:
  
  Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring an active AL or compact RN license and at least 1 year of experience.

• Acute care Med/Surg unit within a Level 3 trauma facility
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of approximately 1:5-6
• Night shift schedule (7p-7a) with weekends and holidays as needed
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week over 12-hour shifts
• Uses Cerner EMR charting system
• Common diagnoses include CKD, ESRD, CVA, DM, COPD, sepsis, AMS, UTI, AKI, COVID, anemia, and weakness
• Respiratory support equipment includes high flow, CPAP, and BiPAP (no ventilators)
• RNs required to read their own telemetry strips
• Weekend requirement of 4 shifts per 4-week period
• Holiday coverage required per unit rotation, including a major winter holiday and a summer holiday
• Floating required within the medical-surgical division
• No call or standby requirement for contract staff
• Charge nurse support available and flows into staffing as census requires
• Nurse aide support available with a target ratio of 1:12

• Active RN license (AL or Compact) required
• BLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required for select units
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Teamwork and initiative valued for certain units
• Ability to accurately read telemetry strips required

• Provide direct patient care to a medical-surgical population with a variety of acute diagnoses
• Some units may require titration of set-rate drips such as Amiodarone, Dobutamine, and Cardizem under pharmacist direction
• Unit-specific orientation ranges from two shifts to one week of PCPO plus two 12-hour shifts
• Scrubs must be Ceil Blue and are not provided
• Must reside within 100 miles of the facility
• Modified self-scheduling available on some units while others use block scheduling
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position

American Traveler Job  #P-741617. 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.