East Alabama Medical Center Health System

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<h3>Assignment Overview</h3><ul><li>Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs</li><li>Hours: 36 hrs/wk</li><li>Start Date: May 4, 2026</li><li>Length: 13 weeks</li><li>Openings: 2</li></ul><h3>Description</h3><p>American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Med/Surg position at an acute care facility in Opelika, AL, requiring at least 1 year of experience and an Alabama or Compact RN license.</p><h3>Details</h3><ul><li>Acute care hospital setting with placement on either the 5T or 7T Med/Surg unit</li><li>5T unit (34 beds) commonly treats patients with CKD, ESRD, CVA, and DM; 7T unit (36 beds) commonly treats patients with COPD, Sepsis, AMS, UTI, AKI, Diabetes, COVID, Anemia, and general weakness</li><li>Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5-6; nurse aides available with a goal ratio of 1:12</li><li>7T RNs are required to titrate Heparin drips (with Pharmacist direction); set-rate drips on 7T include Amiodarone, Dobutamine, and Cardizem (all at stable doses)</li><li>5T respiratory equipment includes high-flow oxygen, CPAP, and BiPAP; 7T supports all O2 modalities up to BiPAP — no ventilators on either unit</li><li>RNs on both units are required to read their own telemetry strips; no tele techs on the floor (5T has a monitor room with techs off-unit; 7T uses Phillips monitors managed by CMR)</li><li>13-week contract with 12-hour night shifts, 3x12 schedule</li><li>Weekend requirement of 4 shifts per 4-week period</li><li>Floating is required within the medical-surgical division</li><li>Charting system: Cerner</li><li>No on-call or standby requirement for travel staff</li></ul><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><li>Active Alabama or Compact RN license required</li><li>Minimum 1 year of RN experience required</li><li>BLS certification required for both units; NIHSS certification additionally required for 5T</li><li>BSN not required</li><li>Cerner EMR experience preferred</li><li>Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to qualify for this position</li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><ul><li>5T orientation consists of 2 shifts on the unit; 7T orientation includes one week of PCPO at the education center plus two 12-hour shifts on the assigned unit</li><li>5T scheduling uses a modified self-schedule; 7T contract employees do not self-schedule, though block scheduling is accommodated when possible</li><li>Holiday coverage is required: 5T requires 1 major and 2 minor winter holidays; 7T requires Thanksgiving or Christmas plus New Year's Day or New Year's Eve, and one summer holiday (July 4th or Memorial Day)</li><li>Charge nurses may flow into staffing as needed based on census or call-outs</li><li>Scrub color is Ceil Blue; scrubs are not provided by the facility</li></ul>

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East Alabama Medical Center Opelika AL Alabama Opelika, Alabama Compact States RN Med Surg Med Surg / Telemetry Telemetry 12 hours, nights American Traveler Job ID #P-697952. 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 American Traveler

<h3>Assignment Overview</h3><ul><li>Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs</li><li>Hours: 36 hrs/wk</li><li>Start Date: May 4, 2026</li><li>Length: 13 weeks</li><li>Openings: 2</li></ul><h3>Description</h3><p>American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg travel contract in Opelika, AL, requiring at least 1 year of experience and an Alabama or Compact RN license.</p><h3>Details</h3><ul><li>Acute care hospital setting with placement on either the 5T or 7T Med/Surg unit</li><li>5T unit has 34 beds; 7T unit has 36 beds</li><li>Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5-6; nurse aides available with a goal ratio of 1:12</li><li>Common diagnoses on 5T include CKD, ESRD, CVA, and DM; 7T includes COPD, Sepsis, AMS, UTI, AKI, Diabetes, COVID, Anemia, and generalized weakness</li><li>RNs on 7T may titrate Heparin drips under Pharmacist direction; common set-rate drips include Amiodarone, Dobutamine, and Cardizem (all at stable doses)</li><li>Respiratory therapy equipment on 5T includes high-flow oxygen, CPAP, and BiPAP; 7T uses all O2 modalities up to BiPAP (no ventilators)</li><li>No telemetry techs on the floor unit; RNs are required to read their own telemetry strips (Philips monitors on 7T)</li><li>Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts per week</li><li>Weekend requirement: 4 shifts per 4-week period</li><li>No on-call or standby requirement for contract staff</li><li>Floating required within the medical-surgical division</li><li>Cerner EMR in use</li></ul><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><li>Active AL RN license or Compact RN license currently in hand</li><li>Minimum 1 year of RN experience required</li><li>Current BLS certification required for both units; NIHSS certification additionally required for 5T placement</li><li>Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips independently</li><li>Med/Surg acute care experience required</li><li>Must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to qualify for this position</li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><ul><li>BSN is not required for this position</li><li>5T unit uses a modified self-scheduling model; 7T uses block scheduling for contract staff</li><li>Unit-specific orientation for 5T consists of 2 shifts on the unit; 7T orientation includes one week of PCPO at the education center plus two 12-hour shifts on the assigned unit</li><li>Holiday coverage required: 5T requires 1 major and 2 minor winter holidays; 7T requires Thanksgiving or Christmas plus New Year's or New Year's Eve, and one summer holiday (July 4th or Memorial Day)</li><li>Scrub color is ceil blue; scrubs are not provided by the facility</li><li>Charge nurses may flow into staffing based on census or staffing needs</li></ul>

East Alabama Medical Center Opelika AL Alabama Opelika, Alabama Compact States RN Med Surg Med Surg / Telemetry Telemetry 12 hours, nights American Traveler Job ID #P-697954. 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 American Traveler

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