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

Assignment Overview

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

Description

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

Details

• Work in a 492-bed Level II Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center that also houses a Level III NICU
• Position is part of a Med/Surg Staff Float Pool — a home unit will be assigned on the first day of orientation
• Potential units include: 6 North Trauma Surgical (General Surgery & Vascular, 23 beds), 5 South Neuroscience (CVA, TBI, Seizure, Craniotomy, Spinal Fusion, 33 beds), 5 North MedSurg/Oncology (MS/Oncology, palliative care, ETOH withdrawal, 39 beds), 4 South Clinical Decision Unit (COPD, CHF, Sepsis, Renal Failure, End of Life, 18 beds), 3 South Orthopedics (Joint replacements, fractures, fusions, 20 beds), and 3 North MS/Ortho/Urology (Urology, ENT, Ortho, 23 beds)
• Patient ratios are generally 1:5–6 depending on unit and patient type
• Chemo administration experience is highly preferred for 5 North MedSurg/Oncology; certified chemo nurses may be required to administer
• Telemetry is monitored by Telemetry Techs; RNs are required to interpret and confirm strip readings every 4 hours
• EMR: Cerner (preferred)
• Equipment includes Plum 360 IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Spacelabs monitors
• 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM start, 36 hours per week standard
• Weekend rotation of every other weekend or 4 weekend days per month
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating may occur to like units (MS-to-MS, MS-to-ICU task, MS-to-ER holds, etc.)
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active AL RN license or a compact RN license currently in hand (or with a confirmed ETA)
• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Surg experience required
• Epic or Cerner EMR experience required
• At least 1 year of trauma/surgical experience required for 6 North Trauma Surgical placement
• Core clinical skills expected across units include wound care, chest tubes, NGT, PEG tubes, IV starts, trach care, foley care, central line care, and medication administration
• Ability to interpret telemetry strips required
• One supervisory reference (charge nurse or above) from within the past 12 months required for consideration
• DOB (day and month) and full SSN required for consideration
• Copies of current certifications required for consideration
• Candidates must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome with at least 18 months of Med/Surg experience
• Former employees or travelers must have been separated for at least 6 months (from last shift worked) before returning in a travel capacity
• Orientation consists of 24 hours of classroom time followed by 24 hours of on-unit training for candidates new to the facility or returning after 1+ year; rehire orientation is determined on a case-by-case basis
• Unit support includes CNAs (1:6 for vitals, ADLs, glucose checks), a receptionist/HUC, a charge nurse, phlebotomy, an IV/VAT team, hospitalists, and telemetry techs
• RNs are responsible for interpreting and confirming telemetry strip readings every 4 hours
• Holiday coverage is expected for one major and one minor seasonal holiday per policy; specific dates are not contractually guaranteed to be off
• Blackout (RTO not approved) dates for 2026 include: MLK Jr. Day (1/19–20), Valentine's week (2/13–16), entire month of March, Easter weekend (4/18–20), Mother's Day weekend (5/10–12), Memorial Day week (5/24–26), Father's Day weekend (6/14–16), Fourth of July (7/3–6), Labor Day weekend (8/30–9/1), Halloween (10/30–11/2), Thanksgiving (11/26–30), and Christmas/New Year's (12/21–1/1)
• Scrubs may be any color
• Parking is available in the parking deck on levels 2–4 only
• An interview is required prior to placement at this facility