Travel RN - Med/Surg

American Traveler; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay

Bonuses

Insurance day1

401(k) plan

Weekly payroll

Free CEUs

Housing allowance

Travel reimbursements

Per diem

Traveler rewards

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Nurse for a float pool Med/Surg role, requiring an active AL or compact RN license and 18 months of MedSurg/ICU experience with EMR familiarity (EPIC or Cerner). BLS and NIHSS certifications are required to ensure high-quality patient care.

The position involves night shifts, 36 hours weekly on a 36/48 schedule, and floating across units in a busy Level II Trauma Center with 492 beds and a Level III NICU.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (AL or compact) required.
• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required.
• Minimum 18 months of MedSurg and/or ICU experience with EPIC or Cerner experience required.

Responsibilities

• Staff Float Pool MedSurg position within a 492-bed Level II Trauma Center.
• Assigned home unit on first day of orientation (various units).
• 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week on a 36/48 schedule.
• 4-week self-scheduling cycle using Smart Square (no self-scheduling).
• Weekend rotation every other weekend or 4 weekend days per month.
• Floating to like units/patient locations as assigned.
• Provide direct patient care including wound care, tube management, and meds administration.

Skills

RN License

BLS/NIHSS

MedSurg/ICU exp

EMR proficiency

Assessment skills

Prioritization & communication

Tools

EPIC

Cerner

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Nurse - Med/Surg for a float pool position requiring 18 months of MedSurg/ICU experience and an active AL or compact RN license.

Requirements

• Active RN license (AL or compact) required
• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 18 months of MedSurg and/or ICU experience with EPIC or Cerner experience required
• Cerner experience required if experience is strictly ICU-based
• Specific unit-based skills may include wound care, chest tubes, NGT, PEG, trach care, central line care, IV starts, ostomy care, foley care, and PCA pump management depending on assignment
• Strong assessment, prioritization, communication, and documentation skills required

Responsibilities

• Staff Float Pool MedSurg position within a 492-bed Level II Trauma Center with Level III NICU and Primary Stroke Center
• Assigned a home unit on first day of orientation, which may include Trauma Surgical, Neuroscience, MedSurg/Oncology, Clinical Decision Unit, Orthopedics, or MS/Ortho/Urology units
• Patient ratios range from 1:5 to 1:6 depending on unit
• 12-hour night shifts, 7:00pm start, 36 hours per week on a 36/48 schedule
• 4-week self-scheduling cycle utilizing Smart Square, no self-scheduling permitted
• Weekend rotation of every other weekend or 4 weekend days per month
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required to like units/patient locations (e.g., MS-MS, MS-ICU task, MS-ER/MS holds, ICU-ICU, ICU-MS task limit of 3, ICU-ER/ICU holds)
• Cerner EMR preferred
• Uses Plum 360 IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Spacelabs monitors
• Telemetry is monitored by dedicated techs, but RNs are required to interpret and confirm strip readings every 4 hours
• Unit support includes CNAs (1:6 ratio), charge nurse, receptionist/HUC, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, and hospitalist
• Interpret and confirm telemetry strip readings every 4 hours as requiredProvide direct patient care including wound care, tube management, medication administration, and escalation of care as needed per unit assignment
• One major and one minor seasonal holiday coverage expected per facility policy, though specific dates off are not contractually guaranteed prior to arrival
• Up to 7 days of requested time off may be approved in advance, excluding facility blackout dates
• Any scrub color permitted
• Parking available in designated parking deck, levels 2 through 4
• First-time travelers welcome to apply
• Previous staff must wait 6 months from last shift worked before returning as a traveler
• Travelers new to the facility or returning after 1+ years will receive 24 hours of classroom orientation and 24 hours of unit orientation
• Must reside outside a 60-mile radius of the facility to be eligible for consideration

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-757332