Travel RN - Med/Surg

American Traveler; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Health benefits

Job summary

American Traveler Staffing Professionals is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a float pool in Montgomery, Alabama. The position requires active RN licensure (AL or compact), BLS and NIHSS certifications, and at least 18 months of Med/Surg and/or ICU experience. 12-hour shifts, float between units, and no on-call obligation.

Assigned home unit on orientation day, with potential to work across multiple units in a Level I trauma center setting. Competitive weekly pay and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required.
• NIHSS certification required.
• Minimum 18 months MedSurg and/or ICU experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including turning, bathing, and ADL assistance.
• Interpret and confirm telemetry readings every 4 hours.
• Assist with orientation and onboarding of travelers and ensure unit coverage as needed.

Skills

BLS Certification

NIHSS Certification

MedSurg/ICU experience

Tools

Cerner EMR

EPIC EMR

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Travel RN - Med/Surg

Travel RN - Med/Surg

Montgomery, Alabama

Assignment Overview

Overview

Posted 6 days ago

Shift

Days, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Start Date

Oct 26, 2026

Length

13 weeks

Openings

1

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a 12-hour day shift float pool role requiring at least 18 months of MedSurg or ICU experience and an active AL or compact RN license.

Details

• Level I Trauma Center, Level III NICU, and Primary Stroke Center hospital setting
• Staff Float Pool MedSurg position, with home unit assigned on first day of orientation
• May float to units including 6 North Trauma Surgical, 5 South Neuroscience, 5 North MedSurg/Oncology, 3 South Orthopedics, and 3 North MS/Ortho/Urology
• Patient ratios typically 1:4-6 depending on unit
• Patient populations include general surgery, vascular, neuroscience, oncology, orthopedic, and urology cases
• Shift times available: 7a-7p and 7p-7a
• Weekend rotation required: every other weekend or 4 weekend days per month
• No on-call requirement
• Floating required to like units (MS-MS, MS-ICU task, MS-ER/MS holds, ICU-ICU, ICU-MS task, ICU-ER/ICU holds)
• Cerner EMR used, EPIC experience also considered
• Telemetry monitored by techs, but RNs required to interpret and confirm strip readings every 4 hours
• Support staff on unit includes CNAs, charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, hospitalist, and receptionist/HUC

Requirements

• Active RN license (AL state or compact) required
• BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 18 months of MedSurg and/or ICU experience required
• Cerner EMR experience required if candidate has strictly ICU experience; EPIC experience also accepted for MedSurg background
• Trauma or surgical experience required for certain units (e.g., wound care, chest tubes, NGT, IV skills)
• Skills may include trach care, PEG/NGT, ostomy/colostomy care, wound vacs, central line blood draws, and PCA pump management depending on unit
• Chemotherapy certification preferred for oncology unit assignments
• Former Baptist staff must wait 6 months from last shift before returning as a traveler

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care including turning, bathing, and ADL assistance in lower-ratio units
• 24 hours of classroom orientation and 24 hours of unit orientation for new or returning travelers gone 1+ years
• Rehire orientation length depends on last date worked at facility
• One major and one minor seasonal holiday coverage expected per policy, though not automatically scheduled
• Approval of up to 7 days off can be granted excluding facility blackout dates
• Scrub color: any
• Parking available in deck, levels 2-4, free of charge
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must reside outside a 60-mile radius of the facility to be eligible

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

Overview

$2,002/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$26,026

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$104,104

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$756/wk

Regular Hours

$21.00 x 36 hrs/wk = $756

Weekly Stipends

$1,246/wk

Lodging

$110.00 x 7 days = $770

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,002/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,802 - $2,002. The $2,002 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

Facility

Facility details are only available for registered travelers.

Facility Information

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Bed Count

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Setting

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--

EMR

--

Teaching Facility

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Job ID: P-748883

$2,002/wk

Travel RN - Med/Surg

Montgomery, Alabama

$2,002/wk

Travel RN - Med/Surg

Montgomery, Alabama

Assignment Overview

Overview

Posted 6 days ago

Shift

Days, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Start Date

Oct 26, 2026

Length

13 weeks

Openings

1

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a 12-hour day shift float pool role requiring at least 18 months of MedSurg or ICU experience and an active AL or compact RN license.

Details

• Level I Trauma Center, Level III NICU, and Primary Stroke Center hospital setting
• Staff Float Pool MedSurg position, with home unit assigned on first day of orientation
• May float to units including 6 North Trauma Surgical, 5 South Neuroscience, 5 North MedSurg/Oncology, 3 South Orthopedics, and 3 North MS/Ortho/Urology
• Patient ratios typically 1:4-6 depending on unit
• Patient populations include general surgery, vascular, neuroscience, oncology, orthopedic, and urology cases
• Shift times available: 7a-7p and 7p-7a
• Weekend rotation required: every other weekend or 4 weekend days per month
• No on‑call requirement
• Floating required to like units (MS-MS, MS-ICU task, MS‑ER/MS holds, ICU‑ICU, ICU‑MS task, ICU‑ER/ICU holds)
• Cerner EMR used, EPIC experience also considered
• Telemetry monitored by techs, but RNs required to interpret and confirm strip readings every 4 hours
• Support staff on unit includes CNAs, charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, hospitalist, and receptionist/HUC

Requirements

• Active RN license (AL state or compact) required
• BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 18 months of MedSurg and/or ICU experience required
• Cerner EMR experience required if candidate has strictly ICU experience; EPIC experience also accepted for MedSurg background
• Trauma or surgical experience required for certain units (e.g., wound care, chest tubes, NGT, IV skills)
• Skills may include trach care, PEG/NGT, ostomy/colostomy care, wound vacs, central line blood draws, and PCA pump management depending on unit
• Chemotherapy certification preferred for oncology unit assignments
• Former Baptist staff must wait 6 months from last shift before returning as a traveler

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care including turning, bathing, and ADL assistance in lower-ratio units
• 24 hours of classroom orientation and 24 hours of unit orientation for new or returning travelers gone 1+ years
• Rehire orientation length depends on last date worked at facility
• One major and one minor seasonal holiday coverage expected per policy, though not automatically scheduled
• Approval of up to 7 days off can be granted excluding facility blackout dates
• Scrub color: any
• Parking available in deck, levels 2-4, free of charge
• First‑time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must reside outside a 60‑mile radius of the facility to be eligible

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

Overview

$2,002/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$26,026

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$104,104

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$756/wk

Regular Hours

$21.00 x 36 hrs/wk = $756

Weekly Stipends

$1,246/wk

Lodging

$110.00 x 7 days = $770

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,002/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,802 - $2,002. The $2,002 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

Facility

Facility details are only available for registered travelers.

Facility Information

Facility address requires login

Bed Count

--

Setting

--

--

--

EMR

--

Teaching Facility

--

American Traveler Benefits

View All

Health

Day 1

Day 1

401k with match

Opt In

...and many more!

View All

Why American Traveler?

Unmatched Support and Transparency

Your recruiter is your trusted partner, providing personalized guidance with full transparency.