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Job description
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Montgomery, Alabama.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Med Surg
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
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a 12-hour night shift float pool role at a Level I trauma center, requiring an active AL or compact RN license and at least 18 months of MedSurg and/or ICU experience.
Details
Float pool position within the Med/Surg department of a 492-bed Level I Trauma Center with a Level III NICU and Primary Stroke Center
May be assigned to units including Trauma Surgical, Neuroscience, MedSurg/Oncology, Orthopedics, or MS/Ortho/Urology depending on need
Patient ratios typically range from 1:4 to 1:6 depending on unit and acuity
12-hour night shifts scheduled from 7pm to 7am, averaging 36 hours per week
Weekend rotation required either every other weekend or 4 weekend days per month
No on-call requirements
Floating required to like units based on patient type and unit needs
Uses Cerner EMR, with Epic experience also considered
Utilizes Plum 360 IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Spacelabs monitors
Telemetry is monitored by telemetry techs, but RNs must interpret and confirm strip readings every 4 hours
Scheduling follows a 4-week cycle using Smart Square, with no self-scheduling
Requirements
Active RN license (AL or Compact) required
Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required
Minimum of 18 months of MedSurg and/or ICU experience required
EPIC or Cerner EMR experience required; Cerner experience specifically required for candidates with ICU-only background
At least 1 reference from a charge nurse or higher within the past 12 months required for consideration
Copies of current certifications required for consideration
Date of birth (day and month) required for consideration
Additional Information
Responsibilities vary by assigned unit and may include wound care, IV starts, trach care, chest tube management, ostomy/colostomy care, and medication administration
Unit support typically includes CNAs, charge nurses, HUCs, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, and hospitalist coverage
New or returning travelers absent 1+ year receive 24 hours of classroom orientation and 24 hours of unit orientation
Holiday coverage includes one major and one minor seasonal holiday per policy, though specific days off are not guaranteed
Facility maintains blackout dates throughout the year during which time-off requests are not approved
Scrub color is not restricted to a specific color
Free parking is available in the designated parking deck
Candidates must reside outside a 60-mile radius of the facility to be eligible
Former staff must wait 6 months from their last shift before returning as a traveler
First-time travelers are welcome to apply
American Traveler Job ID #P- . 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
About American Traveler
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.
Worksite address
montgomery, AL, 36136, US
Who can apply
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