Staff Float Pool RN Med/Surg
Montgomery, AL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a licensed RN for a Staff 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 Cerner or Epic proficiency.

Details

• Float pool position covering multiple Med/Surg units within a 492-bed Level II Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center with a Level III NICU
• Possible unit assignments include: 6 North Trauma Surgical (23 beds), 5 South Neuroscience (33 beds), 5 North Med/Surg Oncology (39 beds), 4 South Clinical Decision Unit (18 beds), 3 South Orthopedics (20 beds), and 3 North MS/Ortho/Urology (23 beds)
• Patient populations vary by unit and include general surgery, vascular, neuroscience (CVA, TBI, seizure, craniotomy), oncology, palliative care, ETOH withdrawal, COPD, CHF, sepsis, renal failure, orthopedic/spine, urology, ENT, and more
• Patient ratios are generally 1:5–6 depending on unit assignment
• Telemetry is monitored by Telemetry Techs; RNs are required to interpret and confirm strip readings every 4 hours
• EMR: Cerner (preferred)
• IV pumps: Plum 360; Medication dispensing: Omnicell; Monitors: Spacelabs
• 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM), 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation of every other weekend or 4 weekend days per month
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required to like units (e.g., MS-to-MS, MS-to-ICU task, MS-to-ER holds)
• Scheduling is managed on a 4-week cycle using Smart Square; no self-scheduling

Requirements

• Active AL RN license or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum of 18 months of Med/Surg and/or ICU experience required
• Cerner EMR experience required if candidate has strictly ICU background; Epic or Cerner experience accepted for Med/Surg background
• Skills vary by unit but may include: wound care, chest tubes, trach care, NGT, PEG tubes, IV starts, blood draws from central lines, ostomy/colostomy care, PCA pumps, wound vacs, CVL dressing changes, foley care, restraints, and medication administration
• At least 1 year of trauma/surgical experience required for 6 North Trauma Surgical consideration
• Chemo certification preferred for 5 North Med/Surg Oncology assignment
• Telemetry experience is a plus — candidates with tele experience should detail their background
• One reference from a charge nurse or above within the past 12 months required for consideration
• DOB (day and month) required for consideration
• Candidates must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply, provided they meet the minimum experience requirements
• Nurses will be assigned a home unit on the first day of orientation
• New travelers to the facility receive 24 hours of classroom orientation plus 24 hours of on-unit orientation; orientation for returning travelers who have been absent 1+ years follows the same structure
• Unit support includes CNAs (1:6 ratio for vitals, ADLs, glucose checks), charge nurses, hospitalists, HUC/receptionist, phlebotomy, and an IV/VAT team
• Holiday coverage is expected for one major and one minor seasonal holiday per policy; specific holiday scheduling is not contractually guaranteed before arrival
• RTO blackout dates apply to several holidays and holiday weekends throughout the year; requests during blackout periods require NM/Eanh approval
• Up to 7 days of pre-approved time off may be arranged, excluding blackout dates
• Previous permanent staff must have been separated for at least 6 months (from last shift worked) before being eligible as a traveler
• Interviews are conducted via SimpliFi; candidates should be prepared for a live interview
• Scrubs: any color
• Parking is available in the parking deck on levels 2 through 4 only