Float RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Montgomery, AL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a float pool position at a Level I Trauma Center requiring at least 18 months of MedSurg and/or ICU experience.

Details

• Staff Float Pool MedSurg position at a 492-bed Level I Trauma Center, Level III NICU, and Primary Stroke Center facility
• Assigned a home unit on the first day of orientation, with possible rotation across MedSurg-related units including Trauma Surgical, Neuroscience, MedSurg/Oncology, and Orthopedics
• Patient ratios typically 1:4, ranging up to 1:6 depending on unit
• Night shift schedule, 7:00pm start, 12-hour shifts (36-48 hours per week)
• Weekend rotation required: every other weekend or 4 weekend days per month
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required to similar units/patient types (MedSurg-MedSurg, MedSurg-ICU task, MedSurg-ER/MedSurg holds, ICU-ICU, ICU-MedSurg task, ICU-ER/ICU holds)
• EMR: Cerner required; Epic experience may be considered
• Uses Plum 360 IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Spacelabs monitors
• RNs are required to interpret and confirm telemetry strip readings every 4 hours, even though monitoring is primarily done by telemetry techs
• Schedule follows a 4-week cycle with no self-scheduling, utilizing SmartSquare

Requirements

• Active RN license (AL or compact) required
• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum of 18 months of MedSurg and/or ICU experience required
• Cerner experience required if candidate has strictly ICU background
• Experience with wound care, IV starts, chest tubes, trach care, NGT/PEG, foley catheters, and drains depending on assigned unit
• Chemo certification preferred for Oncology-related assignments
• Telemetry experience should be disclosed if applicable

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care including turning, bathing, and ADL assistance given lower patient ratios
• Support staff available on units includes CNAs, HUC/receptionist, charge nurses, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, and hospitalists
• Orientation includes 24 hours of classroom time and 24 hours on the unit for new or returning travelers absent 1+ years
• Holiday coverage expected for one major and one minor seasonal holiday per policy
• Specific blackout dates apply throughout the year where time off requests require additional approval
• Up to 7 days of time off can be pre-approved, excluding blackout dates
• Scrubs of any color are permitted
• Free parking available in designated parking deck levels
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Previous staff must wait 6 months after their last shift before returning as a traveler
• Candidates must reside outside a 60-mile radius of the facility; local candidates are not accepted