Med Surg RN
Montgomery, AL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,146/weekOverview
- Start Date10/19/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care389 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a Level I Trauma Center floating within the Staff Float Pool, requiring at least 18 months of MedSurg/ICU experience and an AL or compact RN license.
Details
- Level I Trauma Center, Level III NICU, and Primary Stroke Center hospital setting with 492 beds
- Staff Float Pool MedSurg position with a home unit assigned on the first day of orientation
- May float to units such as 6 North Trauma Surgical, 5 South Neuroscience, 5 North MedSurg/Oncology, 3 South Orthopedics, or 3 North MS/Ortho/Urology depending on need
- Patient ratios range from 1:4-6 depending on unit
- 12-hour night shifts, 7p-7a, on a 36/48 schedule (36 standard hours per week)
- Weekend rotation required (every other weekend or 4 weekend days per month)
- No on-call requirements
- Floating required to like units (MS-MS, MS-ICU task, MS-ER/MS holds; ICU-ICU, ICU-MS task with a limit of 3, ICU-ER/ICU holds)
- 4-week schedule cycle using Smart Square (no self-scheduling)
- Uses Cerner EMR (Epic experience also considered)
- IV pumps: Plum 360; medication dispensing via Omnicell; monitors: Spacelabs
- Telemetry monitored by Telemetry Techs, but RNs must interpret and confirm strip readings every 4 hours
- Unit support includes CNAs (1:10-12 ratio), HUC/receptionist, charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, and hospitalist coverage
Requirements
- Active RN license (AL state or compact) required
- BLS and NIHSS certifications required
- Minimum of 18 months experience in MedSurg and/or ICU required
- Cerner or Epic EMR experience required; Cerner required if experience is strictly ICU-based
- Skills may include wound care, chest tubes, NGT, IV starts, trach care, PEG, ostomy/colostomy care, central line blood draws, and medication administration depending on assigned unit
- Telemetry experience preferred and should be disclosed if applicable
Additional Information
- Provide direct patient care including turning, bathing, and ADL assistance in lower-ratio units
- First-time travelers will be considered
- Previous Baptist staff must wait 6 months from their last shift worked before returning as a traveler
- Travelers new to the facility or returning after 1+ years receive 24 hours of classroom orientation and 24 hours on-unit
- Rehire orientation length depends on the employee's last date worked at the facility
- Holiday coverage expected for one major and one minor seasonal holiday per policy, though specific dates off are not guaranteed prior to arrival
- Up to 7 days of RTO can be pre-approved excluding facility blackout dates, which require additional approval
- Scrub color is unrestricted
- Free parking available in the parking deck (2nd through 4th levels)
- Must reside outside a 60-mile radius of the facility; local candidates within that radius are not eligible
Facility
Baptist Medical Center South
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Pros
Pay
Cons
Poor communication amongst management, poor communication amongst providers, unprofessional management from internal traveler office
- Short Term Acute Care
- 389 beds
Employer
American Traveler
83 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Sebrona has been an incredible recruiter to work with during my job search for travel vascular sonography positions. From our very first conversation, she took the time to actually understand what I was looking for, not just throwing generic openings at me, but paying attention to my specialty, my preferences, and my timeline. She's responsive, communicative, and genuinely invested in finding the right fit rather than just filling a slot. Any time I had a question, she got back to me quickly with clear, honest answers. No runaround, no overselling a position just to close it out. Working with Sebrona has made the often stressful process of job hunting feel a lot more manageable. I'd recommend her to any traveler looking for a recruiter who actually listens and follows through.
Cons
None
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With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
About Montgomery, AL
As a Travel Float Nurse in Montgomery, AL here's what you should know:- Lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs of 91°F and lows of 70°F.
- Winter average highs of 58°F and lows of 36°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in areas popular with travel nurses.
- Car friendliness with easily navigable roads.
- Limited public transportation options.
- Diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include allergies and asthma due to pollen and humidity.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of multiple healthcare facilities.
- Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, a thriving art and entertainment scene, including a fabulous community theater.
- Sports enthusiasts can cheer on the Minor League Montgomery Biscuits team.
- Outdoor activities include exploring historical sites related to the Civil Rights Movement and visiting the Village of Old Town Alabama.
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