Travel Registered Nurse - MedSurg/Telemetry/PCU
Anniston, Alabama
RMC Anniston

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

Location: Anniston, Alabama
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Float to MedSurg units (EOW schedule)
• Patient Ratios: 1:5
• Work Settings: MedSurg/Telemetry, Telemetry, PCU/Stepdown
• Strong cardiac monitoring and emergency response skills required
• Must be able to start IVs, manage Heparin protocols, and cardiac drips (no titration)
• Accepts first-time travelers (no prior travel experience required)

Required Certifications

• Alabama RN License
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - Current (AHA or ARC)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - Required based on unit (not required for MedSurg RN)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - Required based on unit
• National Certification/Verification as applicable
• State License Verification (Primary source verification required)
• NURSYS Verification prior to start
• NIH Stroke Certification - Required or preferred for some units

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum standard for RN roles (typically 1+ years)
• Prior travel experience: Not required (accepts first-time travelers)

Patient Care Requirements

• Strong cardiac monitoring and emergency response skills
• Ability to start IVs and manage cardiac drips and Heparin protocols (no titration)

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start
• Tdap vaccination or declination within 10 years
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within past 12 months or TB questionnaire if expired during assignment
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
• Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination
• Varicella vaccination, history, or positive titer
• 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Flu vaccination or declination (year-round requirement)

Background and Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 6 months covering all locations lived/worked in last 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks with all aliases
• Education verification (official transcript, diploma, or 3rd party verification)
• Skills checklist annually (not required for non-clinical roles)
• Review and sign traveler attendance policy prior to start

Additional Notes

• Patient ratio is 1:5, indicating a moderate patient load
• Float schedule every other week (EOW) to MedSurg units
• No prior travel experience required, suitable for first-time travel nurses
• Strong emphasis on cardiac care skills and emergency response

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with solid MedSurg and telemetry experience looking for a 12-week travel assignment in Alabama with opportunities to work in multiple acute care settings.