Med/Surg Registered Nurse
Montgomery, AL
GLC On-The-Go
3x12 hrs
$1,990/weekOverview
- Start Date10/26/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Requires COVID-19 Vaccination
Description
Registered Nurse - Med Surg | Montgomery, AL | Contract
Quick Look
- Weekly Gross Pay: $1,890 - $1,990
- Start Date: 10/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Number of Openings: 1
Join a leading acute-care hospital as a Registered Nurse in the Med/Surg unit in Montgomery, AL. This is an exciting opportunity for first-time travelers with at least 18 months of Med/Surg experience, particularly those familiar with EPIC or Cerner systems. You will be assigned a home unit on the first day of orientation, ensuring a smooth transition into your role.
The facility is a Level II Trauma Center and features a Level III NICU and a Primary Stroke Center. As a Med/Surg RN, you will work in various units, including:
- 6 North Trauma Surgical: 23 beds, general surgery and vascular surgeries, patient ratios of 1:5-6. Skills required include trauma/surgical experience, wound care, chest tubes, NGT, IV skills, and medication administration/documentation.
- 5 South Neuroscience: 33 beds, CVA, TBI, seizure, spinal fusion, and post-trauma patients, with patient ratios of 1:5-6. Skills include IV starts, blood draws from central lines, trach care, PEG, NGT, colostomy/ostomy care, and surgical site care.
- 5 North MedSurg/Oncology: 39 beds, caring for MS/Oncology patients, with a ratio of 1:6 for RNs and LPNs. Skills preferred include chemo administration (if certified), trach care, and wound care.
- 4 South Clinical Decision Unit: 18 beds, general Med/Surg patients, with a ratio of 1:5-6. Required skills include assessment, prioritization, and various patient care techniques.
- 3 South Orthopedics: 20 beds, orthopedic and spine patients, with a ratio of 1:5-6. Skills include PCA pumps and wound care.
- 3 North MS/Ortho/Urology: 23 beds, urology, ENT, and MedSurg patients, with a ratio of 1:5-6. Skills required include trach care and wound care.
Required certifications include BLS and NIHSS. You will have support on the unit with a CNA ratio of 1:6, and additional staff including a charge nurse, phlebotomist, and telemetry monitoring techs. Telemetry monitoring will be handled by techs, but RNs are required to interpret and confirm telemetry strip readings every four hours.
Orientation for travelers new to the facility will consist of 24 hours of classroom time and 24 hours on the unit. Scheduling includes a weekend rotation of every other weekend or four weekend days per month, with holiday expectations as per policy.
Join us in making a difference in patient care and advancing your nursing career in Montgomery, AL. Apply now to secure your position!
GLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Employer
GLC On-The-Go
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About Montgomery, AL
As a Travel Medical Surgical 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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