Travel Contract

Med Surg RN
Birmingham, AL
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

$1,764/week
Posted Today

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$1,764/week

Description

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (Med/Surg RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Birmingham, Alabama

Join a dedicated medical-surgical nursing team in Birmingham, Alabama, for a 13-week travel nurse contract caring for adult patients. This on-site healthcare job offers consistent 12-hour night shifts, a supportive clinical environment, and the opportunity to build valuable Registered Nurse experience in a dynamic medical-surgical setting. Birmingham is known for its welcoming community, rich history, vibrant food scene, and access to beautiful parks and outdoor recreation.

Travel Registered Nurse Job Details

  • Job Title: Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (Med/Surg RN)
  • Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing
  • Employment Type: Travel nursing contract
  • Location: Birmingham, Alabama
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,570–$1,650
  • Start Date: October 6, 2026
  • Contract Duration: 13 weeks
  • Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 6:30 p.m.–7:00 a.m., with alternating weekends
  • Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Work Setting: On-site
  • Openings: 1

Medical-Surgical RN Job Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Alabama
  • At least 1 year of recent medical-surgical nursing experience
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Recent experience using Cerner or a comparable electronic medical record (EMR) system
  • Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and alternating weekends
  • Eligibility for a travel nursing assignment, including a permanent residence at least 50 miles from the assignment location
  • Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and patient-care skills

Medical-Surgical Nursing Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients throughout each shift
  • Perform nursing assessments, monitor patient conditions, and promptly communicate changes in status
  • Administer medications and treatments safely in accordance with provider orders and established standards
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans
  • Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the electronic medical record
  • Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams to support positive patient outcomes
  • Educate patients and families about care plans, medications, and discharge needs
  • Promote patient safety, infection prevention, and a respectful healing environment

Apply now for this medical-surgical travel nursing opportunity in Birmingham, Alabama, and join a dedicated healthcare team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We 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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #524914. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Med/Surg

Employer

GHR Healthcare

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professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to

uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive

compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely

cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your

advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and

consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to

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About Birmingham, AL

As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Birmingham, AL here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Cost of living well below the national average, housing costs nearly a quarter of the price compared to the average nationwide
Weather
  • Average summer highs: 89°F, Average winter lows: 33°F
Furnished Housing
  • Options for short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find
Transportation
  • Car friendliness is high, public transportation options are available but not as extensive as in larger cities
Demographics
  • Diverse population, wide age range, potential common health issues include cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and obesity.
  • Birmingham has a large population of travel nurses
Things to Do
  • Numerous restaurants offering diverse culinary experiences, vibrant art and music scene, various sports activities, and beautiful outdoor attractions such as Vulcan Park and Museum, and the Birmingham Zoo
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