Travel Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical - $1,780 per week

American Traveler; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Generous 401(k) match

Housing stipends

24/7 support

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a travel RN for a Med/Surg position in Birmingham, AL. The role requires a minimum of 2 years of post-operative care experience and active AL RN license. Responsibilities include providing care to post-operative patients, conducting assessments, and managing pain and wound care. The position offers 36 hours of night shifts per week, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years recent Med/Surg or acute care experience.
• Experience with post-operative assessments, pain management, wound and drain care.
• SSN and DOB required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for post-operative surgery patients.
• Administer pain management and perform wound care.
• Float to similar units as needed.

Skills

Post-operative assessments

Pain management

Wound and drain care

Education

Active AL RN license or compact RN license

Current BLS certification (AHA only)

Tools

Epic EMR

Alaris infusion pumps

Omnicell medication dispensing

Job description

Assignment Overview

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: April 20, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights (3x12‑hr shifts)
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking a travel RN for a Med/Surg position on a 4 West Surgical unit in Birmingham, AL. The role requires 2+ years of post‑operative care experience.

Details

• Unit: 4 West Surgical, 505‑bed acute care hospital
• Patient population: post‑operative surgery patients and medical overflow (orthopedic, neurological, general surgery)
• Staffing ratio: 5‑6:1 on a 42‑bed unit
• Key skills: post‑operative assessments, pain management, wound and drain care
• EMR: Epic (required experience)
• Equipment: Alaris infusion pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing
• Night shift: 3x12‑hour shifts, 18:30–07:00
• Every other weekend required
• No on‑call requirements
• Floating to similar units and other Orlando Health facilities within 25‑mile radius occasionally
• Contract length: 13 weeks

Qualifications

• Active AL RN license or compact RN license
• Current BLS certification (AHA only)
• Minimum 2 years recent Med/Surg or acute care experience
• Experience with post‑operative assessments, pain management, wound and drain care
• SSN and DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• Wear Navy scrubs; fleece not permitted
• Certifications must not be expired or expiring within 30 days of start date
• Facility: Orlando Health, private not‑for‑profit
• Hospital holds Primary Stroke Center certification and is MBSAQIP accredited

Compensation and Benefits

Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend to be determined.

Benefits include premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one, generous 401(k) match, housing stipends, and 24/7 support.

Additional Notes

American Traveler Job ID #P-683357.