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

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical / Orthopedic Telemetry in Dothan, Alabama

Join a collaborative medical-surgical team as a Travel Registered Nurse in Dothan, Alabama. This travel RN opportunity supports adult and geriatric patients in an orthopedic-focused unit with medical-surgical and telemetry overflow. You will care for approximately 6–7 patients per nurse while using your telemetry knowledge and cardiac-drip experience to deliver safe, attentive care. Dothan, located in Alabama’s scenic Wiregrass region, offers welcoming Southern hospitality, local dining and cultural attractions, and convenient access to outdoor recreation.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,570–$1,650
• Location: Dothan, Alabama
• Position Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Schedule: 3 or 4 shifts per week; day shifts
• Shift Duration: 12-hour days, approximately 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:6–1:7
• Scheduling: Block scheduling may be accommodated
• Unit Focus: Orthopedic medical-surgical care with medical-surgical and telemetry overflow
• Orientation: 16 hours

Medical-Surgical Travel Nurse Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent medical-surgical registered nursing experience
• Active Alabama Registered Nurse license at the time of submission
• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• ACLS certification preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency with telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and cardiac-drip titration
• Experience with Cardizem, Tridil and amiodarone drips
• Experience in a large healthcare setting preferred
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred; highly experienced first-time travelers may be considered on a case-by-case basis
• Must be willing to work on-site and meet applicable travel eligibility requirements, including a permanent residence at least 90 miles from the assignment location
• Required immunizations include COVID-19 vaccination, with medical or religious exemptions considered, and influenza vaccination
• Completion of required pre-start learning modules

Travel RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in an orthopedic-focused medical-surgical and telemetry setting
• Assess patients, develop and implement individualized care plans, administer medications, and evaluate treatment outcomes
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and recognize changes in patient condition requiring prompt intervention
• Safely titrate and manage Cardizem, Tridil, amiodarone and other ordered cardiac or vasoactive drips according to clinical protocols
• Manage a patient assignment of approximately 6–7 patients while prioritizing safety, clinical quality and timely care
• Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary support services, including physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, social services and rapid response teams
• Document assessments, interventions and patient responses accurately in the medical record
• Educate patients and families and support safe transitions of care

Apply now for this Medical-Surgical Travel RN opportunity in Dothan, Alabama, and bring your telemetry and orthopedic nursing expertise to a collaborative 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.