Travel Med Surg RN Float Pool - $2,002 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: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a 12-hour day shift float pool role requiring at least 18 months of MedSurg or ICU experience and an active AL or compact RN license.

Details

• Level I Trauma Center, Level III NICU, and Primary Stroke Center hospital setting
• Staff Float Pool MedSurg position, with home unit assigned on first day of orientation
• May float to units including 6 North Trauma Surgical, 5 South Neuroscience, 5 North MedSurg/Oncology, 3 South Orthopedics, and 3 North MS/Ortho/Urology
• Patient ratios typically 1:4-6 depending on unit
• Patient populations include general surgery, vascular, neuroscience, oncology, orthopedic, and urology cases
• 12-hour day shifts, 7:00A start, 36 hours per week
• Shift times available: 7a-7p and 7p-7a
• Weekend rotation required: every other weekend or 4 weekend days per month
• No on-call requirement
• Floating required to like units (MS-MS, MS-ICU task, MS-ER/MS holds, ICU-ICU, ICU-MS task, ICU-ER/ICU holds)
• 4-week schedule cycle using Smart Square, no self-scheduling
• Cerner EMR used, EPIC experience also considered
• IV pumps: Plum 360; medication dispensing via Omnicell; monitors by Spacelabs
• Telemetry monitored by techs, but RNs required to interpret and confirm strip readings every 4 hours
• Support staff on unit includes CNAs, charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, hospitalist, and receptionist/HUC

Requirements

• Active RN license (AL state or compact) required
• BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 18 months of MedSurg and/or ICU experience required
• Cerner EMR experience required if candidate has strictly ICU experience; EPIC experience also accepted for MedSurg background
• Trauma or surgical experience required for certain units (e.g., wound care, chest tubes, NGT, IV skills)
• Skills may include trach care, PEG/NGT, ostomy/colostomy care, wound vacs, central line blood draws, and PCA pump management depending on unit
• Chemotherapy certification preferred for oncology unit assignments
• Former Baptist staff must wait 6 months from last shift before returning as a traveler

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care including turning, bathing, and ADL assistance in lower-ratio units
• 24 hours of classroom orientation and 24 hours of unit orientation for new or returning travelers gone 1+ years
• Rehire orientation length depends on last date worked at facility
• One major and one minor seasonal holiday coverage expected per policy, though not automatically scheduled
• Approval of up to 7 days off can be granted excluding facility blackout dates
• Scrub color: any
• Parking available in deck, levels 2-4, free of charge
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must reside outside a 60-mile radius of the facility to be eligible

American Traveler Job ID #P-748883. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.