Travel RN - Med/Surg Float Pool

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Float Pool Med/Surg position at a Level II Trauma Center in Montgomery, AL, requiring at least 18 months of Med/Surg experience and an AL or compact RN license.

Details

• Float Pool position — travelers are assigned a home unit on the first day of orientation and may float to like units (e.g., MS-to-MS, MS-to-ICU tasks, MS-to-ER/MS holds)
• Potential home units include: 6 North Trauma Surgical, 5 South Neuroscience, 5 North Med/Surg Oncology, 4 South Clinical Decision Unit, 3 South Orthopedics, and 3 North MS/Ortho/Urology
• Patient populations vary by unit and include trauma/surgical, neuroscience (CVA, TBI, seizure, craniotomy), oncology/palliative care, general Med/Surg (COPD, CHF, sepsis, renal failure), orthopedics/spine, and urology/ENT
• Patient ratios range from 1:5–6 depending on unit and patient type
• Shifts are 12 hours, available on both day (7a–7p) and night (7p–7a) rotations, with 36 hours per week standard
• Scheduling follows a 4-week cycle using Smart Square — no self-scheduling
• Weekend rotation required: every other weekend or 4 weekend days per month
• No on-call responsibilities
• EMR: Cerner (preferred); IV pumps: Plum 360; Medication dispensing: Omnicell; Monitors: Spacelabs
• Telemetry is monitored by telemetry techs, but RNs are required to interpret and confirm strip readings every 4 hours
• Unit support includes CNAs (1:6), charge nurses, receptionists/HUCs, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, and hospitalists

Requirements

• Active AL RN license or compact RN license — AL license required prior to start (candidates may be considered pending licensure with an ETA)
• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Surg nursing experience required
• At least 1 year of trauma/surgical experience required for the Trauma Surgical unit
• Core clinical skills required include IV starts, wound care, chest tube management, NGT, PEG tubes, trach care, foley care, ostomy care, central line care, and medication administration
• Chemo administration certification highly preferred for the Med/Surg Oncology unit
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• Telemetry strip interpretation skills required
• Candidate must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible for this travel position
• Required documents for consideration: 1 reference from charge nurse or above (within the past 12 months), copy of certifications, full SSN, and date of birth (day and month)

Additional Information

• Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, and Primary Stroke Center — 492-bed facility
• Orientation consists of 24 hours of classroom time and 24 hours of on-unit training for travelers new to the facility or those who have been away for 1+ year; orientation for returning travelers depends on the last date worked
• Former permanent staff must have been separated for at least 6 months (from last shift worked to new start date) before being eligible to return as a traveler
• Holiday coverage is required for one major and one minor seasonal holiday per policy — scheduling for holidays is not guaranteed in either direction prior to arrival
• Blackout RTO periods apply throughout the year; requests during these windows require manager approval
• Scrub color: any color permitted
• Parking is available in the parking deck on levels 2 through 4 only
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply with at least 18 months of Med/Surg experience
• Candidates should be prepared for an interview — this facility does not use auto-offers