Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,146 per week
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: 05/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: May 26, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Float Pool position at a Level II Trauma Center in Montgomery, AL, requiring a minimum of 18 months of Med/Surg and/or ICU experience and nightshift availability.
Details- Float Pool position with home unit assigned on the first day of orientation — possible units include Trauma Surgical, Neuroscience, Med/Surg Oncology, Clinical Decision Unit, Orthopedics, and MS/Ortho/Urology
- Level II Trauma Center with a Level III NICU and Primary Stroke Center designation
- Patient populations vary by unit and include general surgery, vascular, neurological, oncology, orthopedic, urology, and general Med/Surg cases such as COPD, CHF, sepsis, and renal failure
- Patient ratios range from 1:5–6 depending on unit assignment
- Skills used across units include wound care, chest tubes, trach care, NGT/PEG tubes, IV starts, central line blood draws, ostomy care, foleys, drains, PCA pumps, and restraints
- Telemetry is monitored by Telemetry Techs; RNs are required to interpret and confirm strip readings every 4 hours
- Chemo administration experience is highly preferred for potential assignment to the Med/Surg Oncology unit
- EMR: Cerner (preferred); equipment includes Plum 360 IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Spacelabs monitors
- 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 36 hours per week with possible 48-hour weeks
- Every other weekend or 4 weekend days per month required
- No on-call requirements
- Floating may occur to like units (MS-to-MS, MS-to-ICU task, MS-to-ER holds)
- Scheduling follows a 4-week cycle with no self-scheduling — Smart Square is used
- Active AL RN license or a Compact RN license valid in Alabama required
- Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required
- Minimum 18 months of Med/Surg and/or ICU experience required
- Epic or Cerner EMR experience required; Cerner specifically required if experience is ICU-only
- Trauma or surgical nursing experience required for potential Trauma Surgical unit assignment (minimum 1 year)
- Telemetry strip interpretation skills required
- Must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible
- One supervisor-level reference (charge nurse or above) from the past 12 months required for consideration
- DOB (day and month) and full SSN required for consideration
- Copies of all required certifications required for consideration
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply, provided minimum experience requirements are met
- Staff who were previously employed at this facility must have been separated for at least 6 months (from last shift worked) before returning as a traveler
- Unit support includes CNAs (1:6 for vitals, ADLs, and glucose checks), a charge nurse, HUC/receptionist, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, hospitalist, and telemetry monitoring techs
- New travelers to the facility and those returning after 1+ year will complete 24 hours of classroom orientation followed by 24 hours of on-unit orientation; orientation for recent rehires is determined individually
- One major and one minor seasonal holiday coverage is expected per policy; specific holiday scheduling is not guaranteed prior to arrival
- Blackout RTO periods include MLK Jr. Day weekend, Valentine's Day week, the entire month of March, Easter weekend, Mother's Day weekend, Memorial Day week, Father's Day weekend, Fourth of July, Labor Day weekend, Halloween week, Thanksgiving week, and Christmas through New Year's
- Up to 7 days of RTO may be approved, excluding blackout dates
- No scrub color restriction — any color is acceptable
- Parking is available in the parking deck on levels 2–4 only
- Interviews are conducted via SimpliFi video platform
American Traveler Job ID #P-700953. 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
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.