Med/Surg | Registered Nurse

Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Dothan, Alabama

Explore travel RN jobs in Dothan, Alabama. Bring your medical-surgical nursing expertise to a collaborative orthopedic and med-surg/telemetry team. In this 13-week travel nurse assignment, you’ll care for adult and geriatric patients, manage a typical 1:6–1:7 patient ratio, and support telemetry overflow requiring cardiac-drip proficiency. Day-shift scheduling is available, with block scheduling potentially accommodated.

Travel RN Job Details

• Specialty: Medical-surgical nursing, orthopedic care, and telemetry overflow
• Location: Dothan, Alabama
• Assignment: 13 weeks, December 14, 2026–March 15, 2027
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,680–$1,770
• Weekly Hours: 36
• Schedule: 12-hour day shifts; posted scheduling options include 3 or 4 shifts per week. Block scheduling may be accommodated.
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Typical Patient Ratio: 1:6–1:7

Medical-Surgical RN Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of relevant registered nursing experience in a medical-surgical setting
• Active Alabama RN license required at the time of submission
• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required; ACLS preferred
• Proficiency with telemetry and titration or management of cardiac drips, including Cardizem, Tridil, and amiodarone
• Previous travel nursing experience required; highly experienced candidates without travel experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis
• Experience in a large healthcare facility
• Local candidates are not accepted; the permanent address must be at least 90 miles from the work location
• COVID-19 vaccination is required, with medical or religious exemptions considered. Flu vaccination is required with no exemptions.

Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to adult and geriatric patients on an orthopedic and medical-surgical unit
• Care for telemetry overflow patients and monitor for changes in cardiac status
• Administer and titrate cardiac infusions, including Cardizem, Tridil, and amiodarone, according to applicable orders and protocols
• Assess patients, implement and evaluate care plans, and communicate changes in condition to appropriate care team members
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary support services to promote continuity and positive patient outcomes

About Dothan, Alabama

Dothan is a welcoming city in southeastern Alabama, known for its community-focused atmosphere, local arts and cultural attractions, and access to outdoor recreation. It offers a comfortable base for exploring the Wiregrass region during your travel nursing assignment.

Apply now for this medical-surgical travel RN opportunity in Dothan, Alabama.

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.