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: 11/16/2026 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: Nov 16, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking a Med/Surg RN for a float pool position at a Level I Trauma Center, requiring an active AL or compact RN license and at least 18 months of MedSurg or ICU experience. Details Float pool position at a 492-bed hospital that is a Level I Trauma Center, Level III NICU, and Primary Stroke Center 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 populations vary by unit and include general surgery, vascular, neuroscience (CVA, TBI, seizure, craniotomy), oncology, orthopedic, and urology/ENT patients Patient ratios typically 1:4-6 depending on unit assignment 12-hour shifts (7a-7p or 7p-7a) on a 36/48 schedule, 36 standard hours per week Weekend rotation required (every other weekend or 4 weekend days per month) No on-call requirement Floating required to like units (MedSurg to MedSurg/ICU tasks/ER holds, or ICU to ICU/MedSurg tasks with a limit of 3/ER holds) Uses Cerner EMR, with Epic experience also considered Utilizes Plum 360 IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Spacelabs monitors Telemetry is monitored by dedicated techs, but RNs are required to interpret and confirm strip readings every 4 hours Support staff on units includes CNAs, HUC/receptionist, charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, and hospitalist coverage Schedule follows a 4-week cycle with no self-scheduling; Smart Square is used for scheduling Requirements Active RN license (AL or Compact) required Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required Minimum of 18 months of MedSurg and/or ICU experience required Epic or Cerner EMR experience required; if experience is strictly ICU, Cerner experience is required At least 1 year of trauma/surgical experience required for Trauma Surgical unit assignment Unit-specific skills may include wound care, chest tube management, NGT, IV starts, trach care, PEG/colostomy care, central line blood draws, and PCA pump management Chemo administration certification highly preferred for Oncology unit assignment Telemetry experience preferred and should be disclosed if applicable Must reside outside a 60-mile radius of the facility to be eligible for consideration One reference from a charge nurse or above within the past 12 months required for consideration Copies of certifications required for consideration Additional Information Will be assigned a home unit on the first day of orientation With lower patient ratios, RNs are expected to provide hands-on care including turning patients and assisting with ADLs and baths Orientation for new or returning (1 year absence) travelers includes 24 hours of classroom time and 24 hours on the unit Holiday coverage expected for one major and one minor seasonal holiday per policy, though specific days off are not guaranteed prior to arrival Facility maintains blackout dates throughout the year during which time off requests are not approved without special authorization Up to 7 days of time off can be pre-approved excluding blackout dates Any scrub color is acceptable Free parking available in the deck (2nd through 4th levels) First-time travelers are welcome to apply Former staff members must wait 6 months from their last shift before returning as a traveler American Traveler Job ID P-748922. 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.