Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Dothan, Alabama
Southeast Alabama Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical (Travel/Contract)

Location: Dothan, Alabama
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (36 or 48 hour contract by traveler preference)
Unit Details:

• 42 beds on unit
• 1:6/1:7 nurse-to-patient ratios
• 400 bed facility, Level 2 trauma center

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Alabama
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of Medical Surgical nursing experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Key Requirements & Compliance

• Must live at least 90 miles from the facility
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, SS trace, education verification, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• NURSYS license verification required
• NIH Stroke Certification required (must be current within 1 year and updated annually; not required for PEDS, NICU, or surgery specialties)
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules prior to start
• HIPAA attestation and competency exams (Core Exams I-III preferred) required
• Shirley’s Law APS Clearance Form and results must be completed and submitted prior to orientation
• Physical exam and drug testing (10 panel) required within 1 year of start and updated annually
• Fit mask test required within 12 months prior to start (specific approved mask models)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Varicella (titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start
• Flu vaccination required for all placements starting on or after 9/15; no declinations accepted except medical or religious exemptions on facility form (mask required if exempt)
• COVID vaccination is voluntary

Additional Information

• Must provide valid Driver’s License/State ID matching RN license name
• Two clinical references required, preferably within last 12 months (up to 18 months if necessary)
• Employment application/resume required
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required as applicable
• Preferred name for badge must be confirmed prior to start
• Candidate photo (passport-style, no nose ring) required within 72 hours of signing contract for badge creation

Facility & Unit Highlights

• Level 2 trauma center with 400 beds
• Medical Surgical unit with 42 beds
• Night shift with flexible 36 or 48 hour contracts
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:6 or 1:7

This position is ideal for RNs with Medical Surgical experience seeking a travel contract in Alabama with a reputable trauma center.