Medical-Surgical RN
Dothan, AL
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$1,840/weekOverview
- Start Date04/13/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Travel Nurse opportunity for an experienced Med/Surg RN in Dothan, Alabama — night shift, 13-week travel contract, competitive weekly pay $1,640–$1,730. Perfect for Med-Surg and Telemetry RNs seeking travel nursing jobs and Alabama nursing jobs.
Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,640 – $1,730
- Location: Dothan, AL (36301) — Southeast Alabama travel nursing job
- Setting: General Med/Surg Overflow / Telemetry Unit (2 East)
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 4/13/2026 – End: 7/13/2026)
- Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts (19:00 – 07:00); scheduling flexible (3x12 or 4x12)
- Hours per Week: 36
- Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend required
- Orientation: 16 hours (non-billable)
- Scrub Colors: All Navy or Navy pants and White top
Job Requirements / Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years recent Med/Surg RN experience (travel nurse experience preferred)
- Active Alabama RN license or Compact RN license in good standing
- BLS (AHA) required
- NIH Stroke Scale certification required
- Proficient with electronic charting systems
- Comfortable working high-acuity patients with ratios of 1:6 or 1:7
- Experience administering and titrating drips (Cardizem, Tridil, Amiodarone)
- COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations required (medical/religious exemptions accepted for COVID; flu exemptions must be documented)
- Must reside outside a 90-mile radius from Dothan, AL (per travel nursing policy)
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality medical-surgical and telemetry nursing care to adult and geriatric patients
- Manage patient assignments safely at 1:6 or 1:7 ratios in a busy Med/Surg overflow/telemetry unit
- Administer and monitor IV drips and cardiac medications (Cardizem, Tridil, Amiodarone)
- Perform central and peripheral line care, PICC line management, IV starts, and blood product administration
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including respiratory therapy, phlebotomy, radiology, and pharmacy
- Document patient care accurately and timely using charting systems
- Participate in block booking and required weekend coverage
Join our healthcare team as a Travel RN and advance your medical-surgical nursing career in Dothan, AL. Apply now to be considered for this Med/Surg RN travel contract and other travel nursing jobs in Alabama.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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Pros
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Cons
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About Dothan, AL
As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Dothan, AL here's what you should know:- Dothan's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- In summer, average highs are around 92°F, and average lows in winter are around 39°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Dothan.
- Dothan is car-friendly with minimal traffic congestion.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- Dothan has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include heart disease and obesity.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Dothan offers a variety of restaurants, including Southern cuisine and barbecue.
- It has a vibrant arts scene, with museums and galleries.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy golf and college football.
- Outdoor activities include hiking, biking, and fishing.
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