Float Pool Med/Surg RN
Montgomery, AL
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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

Details

• Float pool position with home unit assigned on the first day of orientation — possible units include Trauma Surgical, Neuroscience, Med/Surg Oncology, Clinical Decision Unit, Orthopedics, and MS/Ortho/Urology
• Level II Trauma Center with a Level III NICU and Primary Stroke Center designation
• Patient populations vary by unit and include general surgery, vascular, neuroscience, oncology, orthopedic, urological, and general med/surg patients
• Patient ratios range from 1:5 to 1:6 depending on unit assignment
• 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 48 hours per week
• Telemetry is monitored by Telemetry Techs; RNs are required to interpret and confirm strip readings every 4 hours
• Weekend rotation required: every other weekend or 4 weekend days per month
• No on-call responsibilities
• One major and one minor seasonal holiday coverage required per policy
• Floating required to like units (e.g., MS-to-MS, MS-to-ICU tasks, MS-to-ER holds)
• EMR: Cerner (experience preferred)
• IV pumps: Plum 360 | Medication dispensing: Omnicell | Monitors: Spacelabs
• Scheduling follows a 4-week cycle with no self-scheduling — Smart Square is used
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active AL RN license or compact RN license required (may submit pending, but ETA must be provided)
• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Surg and/or ICU experience required
• Epic or Cerner experience required; if experience is strictly ICU, Cerner experience is required
• Trauma or surgical nursing experience required for Trauma Surgical unit assignment (minimum 1 year)
• Clinical skills required vary by unit and may include: wound care, chest tubes, NGT, IV starts, blood draws from central lines, trach care, PEG tubes, colostomy/ostomy care, PCA pumps, wound vacs, foley care, and central line dressing changes
• Chemo administration certification highly preferred for Med/Surg Oncology unit
• Telemetry experience a plus — candidates with tele experience are encouraged to highlight the details
• Candidate must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• SSN, DOB (day and month), copy of certifications, and one reference from a charge nurse or above within the past 12 months required for consideration

Additional Information

• Unit support includes CNAs (1:6 ratio for vitals, ADLs, and glucose checks), charge nurses, HUC/receptionist, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, hospitalists, and telemetry monitoring techs
• New travelers to the facility and return travelers absent for 1+ years will complete 24 hours of classroom orientation followed by 24 hours of on-unit orientation
• Interviews are required — this facility does not use auto-offer
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Former permanent staff must have been separated for at least 6 months (from last shift worked) before being eligible to return as a traveler
• Scrubs: any color permitted
• Parking available in the parking deck on levels 2 through 4 only
• Up to 7 days of PTO may be pre-approved, excluding facility blackout dates which require manager approval