Travel Med Surg Float Pool RN - $2,146 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Float Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Montgomery, Alabama.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Float
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Float Pool position requiring at least 18 months of MedSurg and/or ICU experience and AL or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Float pool position within a 492-bed hospital with Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, and Primary Stroke Center designations
• Assigned to a home unit on the first day of orientation, which may include Trauma Surgical, Neuroscience, MedSurg/Oncology, Clinical Decision Unit, Orthopedics, or MedSurg/Ortho/Urology units
• Patient populations vary by unit and include general surgery, vascular, neuroscience (CVA, TBI, seizure, craniotomy), oncology, general medsurg (COPD, CHF, sepsis, renal failure), orthopedics/spine, and urology/ENT cases
• Patient ratios generally range from 1:5 to 1:6 depending on unit
• Performs skills such as wound care, chest tube management, trach care, PEG/NGT care, ostomy care, central line care, IV starts, and telemetry strip interpretation (q4 hours)
• EMR: Cerner preferred; Epic experience also accepted if ICU/MedSurg background
• Equipment used includes Plum 360 IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Spacelabs monitors
• 12-hour night shifts (7p-7a), 36-48 hours per week on a 4-week self-scheduling cycle via Smart Square
• Weekend rotation required: every other weekend or 4 weekend days per month
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required to like units based on patient type/location (e.g., MS-MS, MS-ICU task, MS-ER/MS holds; ICU-ICU, ICU-MS task limited to 3, ICU-ER/ICU holds)

Requirements

• Active AL or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum of 18 months experience in MedSurg and/or ICU required
• Cerner experience required if candidate has strictly ICU background
• Epic or Cerner experience preferred for MedSurg background candidates
• Strong skills in wound care, IV starts, tube/drain management, and documentation required

Additional Information

• Support staff on units includes CNAs (1:6 ratio for vitals, ADLs, glucose checks), receptionist/HUC, charge nurse (rarely takes patient assignment), phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, hospitalist, and telemetry monitoring techs
• RNs are required to interpret and confirm telemetry strip readings every 4 hours, even though monitoring is performed by telemetry techs
• Travelers new to the facility or returning after 1+ years will complete 24 hours of classroom orientation and 24 hours on the unit
• Holiday coverage expected for one major and one minor seasonal holiday per facility policy, though specific days off are not contractually guaranteed prior to arrival
• Time off requests can be approved for up to 7 days, excluding designated blackout dates which require additional approval
• Scrubs may be any color
• Parking is available in the parking deck, levels 2 through 4 only
• First-time travelers will be considered for this position
• Previous staff must wait 6 months from their last shift before returning as a traveler
• Candidates must reside outside a 60-mile radius of the facility, as local candidates are not accepted for this role

American Traveler Job ID #P-738607. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.