Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Homewood, AL
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel RN opportunity: Med/Surg Registered Nurse (Neuro/Post-Stroke) – 13-week travel contract in Homewood, AL near Birmingham. Join a supportive acute care team and advance your nursing career with competitive weekly pay.

Job Details – Travel Nurse / Med-Surg RN

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,680 – $1,770
• Position: Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN), Night Shift
• Location: Homewood, Alabama (zip 35209) – near Birmingham, AL
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (May 11, 2026 – August 10, 2026)
• Shift: 12-hour nights (18:45 – 07:15), every other weekend required
• Hours per Week: 36 (guaranteed; up to 3 cancellations per contract)
• Unit: Med/Surg, Neuro Acute Care (24 beds); typical patient ratio 1:6
• EMR / Tech: Cerner, BCMA
• Keywords: Travel RN, Med/Surg RN, Neuro acute care, post-stroke nursing, Alabama nursing jobs, Birmingham travel nurse

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years recent Med/Surg RN experience (neuro / post-stroke acute care preferred)
• Active RN licensure (must be in hand to submit)
• BLS (AHA) required; NIHSS certification required (must be in hand to submit)
• Proficiency with dysphagia screenings and stroke assessments
• Experience with BCMA and Cerner EMR for accurate medication administration and documentation
• Strong time management and interdisciplinary communication skills
• Ability to float to other acute care units and facilities within a 25-mile radius
• Professional, adaptable, hardworking, and patient-centered
• Compliance with dress code: navy blue scrubs, TJC and CMS fingernail guidelines, closed-toed shoes with backs

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care in a Med/Surg / Neuro acute care setting as a Travel RN
• Perform neuro and post-stroke care, including dysphagia screenings and NIHSS stroke assessments
• Administer medications and document care using BCMA and Cerner EMR
• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient-centered care
• Manage time and patient workload safely with a typical 1:6 ratio
• Float to other units or nearby facilities as needed to support acute care operations
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, safety standards, and dress code

Experience the best of Homewood and Birmingham while advancing your travel nursing career in a supportive, professional acute care environment. Homewood (zip 35209) is a vibrant suburb just minutes from downtown Birmingham, offering a welcoming community and easy access to top local attractions. Enjoy your time off exploring Vulcan Park & Museum, the beautiful Birmingham Botanical Gardens, and the renowned Birmingham Zoo. Discover the charm of the Homewood/SoHo District, known for its unique shops, dining, and lively atmosphere. This Med/Surg travel RN role is ideal for nurses seeking neuro / post-stroke experience and hands-on patient care in a location that blends small-town hospitality with the amenities of a major city.

Apply now for this Travel Nurse opportunity in Homewood, AL — join our healthcare team today and make a difference in patient lives. For consideration, please submit your resume, active RN license, BLS (AHA), and NIHSS certification.

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