Travel Med/Surg Float Pool RN

Company: American Traveler
Location: Montgomery
Posted on: March 24, 2026

Job Description:

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: 04/13/2026 - Duration: 13 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours, days - Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview - Shift: Days, 3x12hrs - Hours: 36 hrs/wk - Start Date: Apr 13, 2026 - Length: 13 weeks - Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking 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 an AL or compact RN license. Details - Float Pool position covering multiple Med/Surg units within a 492-bed Level II Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center with a Level III NICU - A home unit will be assigned on the first day of orientation; floating is required to like units (e.g., MS-to-MS, MS-to-ICU tasks, MS-to-ER holds) - Units covered include: 6 North Trauma Surgical (23 beds), 5 South Neuroscience (33 beds), 5 North Med/Surg Oncology (39 beds), 4 South Clinical Decision Unit (18 beds), 3 South Orthopedics (20 beds), and 3 North MS/Ortho/Urology (23 beds) - Patient populations vary by unit and include general surgery, vascular, neurological (CVA, TBI, seizure, craniotomy), oncology/palliative care, COPD/CHF/sepsis/end-of-life, orthopedic/spine, and urology/ENT - Patient ratios range from 1:5 to 1:6 depending on unit and staffing mix - Telemetry is monitored by Telemetry Techs; RNs are required to interpret and confirm strip readings every 4 hours - EMR: Cerner (experience preferred) - Equipment includes Plum 360 IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Spacelabs monitors - Shifts available: 7a–7p and 7p–7a (12-hour shifts) - Weekend rotation: every other weekend or 4 weekend days per month - No on-call requirements - Scheduling is managed on a 4-week cycle using Smart Square; self-scheduling is not available Requirements - Active AL RN license or compact RN license required (can be pending at time of consideration, but an ETA must be provided) - Current certifications required: BLS and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) - Minimum 18 months of Med/Surg and/or ICU experience required - Cerner EMR experience required for candidates with strictly ICU backgrounds; Epic or Cerner experience accepted for Med/Surg backgrounds - Unit-specific skills required vary and may include: wound care, chest tubes, NGT, IV starts, central line blood draws, trach care, PEG tubes, colostomy/ostomy care, PCA pumps, wound vacs, foley care, and medication administration - Chemo administration certification highly preferred for candidates assigned to the 5 North Med/Surg Oncology unit - Telemetry strip interpretation experience is a plus and should be detailed if applicable - At least 1 year of trauma/surgical experience required for the 6 North Trauma Surgical unit - SSN, DOB (day and month), a copy of certifications, and one reference from a charge nurse or above from the past 12 months are required for consideration Additional Information - Candidates must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position - First-time travelers are welcome to apply - Former permanent staff must have been separated for at least 6 months (from last shift worked) before being eligible to return as a traveler - Return travelers who have been away from this facility for 1 or more years will complete 24 hours of classroom orientation plus 24 hours of on-unit orientation - Unit support includes CNAs (1:6 ratio for VS, ADLs, and glucose checks), charge nurses, HUC/receptionist, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, hospitalist, and telemetry monitoring techs - Holiday coverage is required for one major and one minor seasonal holiday per policy; specific holiday assignments are not guaranteed in advance - Blackout RTO dates apply for major holidays and select periods throughout the year, including MLK Day, Valentine's week, the entire month of March, Easter, Mother's Day, Memorial Day, Father's Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas/New Year's - Up to 7 days of RTO may be requested, excluding blackout dates (blackout date exceptions require nurse manager approval) - Scrubs of any color are acceptable - Parking is available in a parking deck on levels 2 through 4 only - This facility conducts interviews prior to offers; candidates should be prepared for a SimpliFi interview American Traveler Job ID P-685209. 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 Float Pool 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.

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