Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Montgomery, AL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Float Pool position in a Level II Trauma Center, requiring an AL or compact license and 18 months of med/surg experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in a large hospital environment with assignments in Med/Surg, Trauma Surgical, Neuroscience, Oncology, Orthopedics, Clinical Decision, and Urology units
• Patient populations include general surgery, vascular, CVA, TBI, seizures, oncology, orthopedics, urology, and complex medical cases
• Patient ratios range from 1:5 to 1:6 depending on the unit and assignment
• Night and day 12-hour shifts available, utilizing a 4-week schedule cycle
• Every other weekend or 4 weekend days per month required
• Tele monitoring supported by dedicated techs; RNs must interpret telemetry strips every 4 hours
• Training includes 24 hours classroom and 24 hours unit orientation for new or returning travelers (over 1 year)
• EMR is Cerner (preferred), and primary equipment includes Plum 360 IV pumps, Omnicell medications, and Spacelabs monitors
• Floating may be required to like units or between med/surg and ICU/ER tasks
• No on-call responsibilities
• Main responsibilities include assessment, medication administration, wound care, chest tubes, complex line management, and patient education across varied specialty units
• Support on the unit includes CNAs, charge nurses, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, and hospitalists
• RNs are required to confirm and interpret telemetry strips every 4 hours
• First-time travelers are eligible if meeting experience requirement
• Six-month waiting period applies for former staff before eligibility as a traveler
• Approval for up to 7 days of time off, except during specified holiday blackout dates
• Must work at least one major and one minor holiday per policy
• No local candidates allowed within a 60-mile radius
• Dress code allows any color scrubs
• Parking is available in the deck on 2nd through 4th levels

Requirements

• Active AL or compact state RN license is required
• Minimum 18 months of recent med/surg RN experience required
• At least one year of trauma/surgical experience needed for assignment to Trauma Surgical
• BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• Chemo administration certification highly preferred for oncology assignments
• Experience in wound care, trach care, chest tubes, NGT, IV starts, central lines, and telemetry interpretation required
• Experience with Cerner EMR preferred

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