Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,716 per week at American Traveler summary :
This position is for a Travel Nurse RN specializing in Medical-Surgical (Med / Surg) care, providing nursing support in a large hospital setting across multiple specialty units. The role requires at least 18 months of Med / Surg or ICU experience, proficiency with Cerner EMR, and skills in telemetry monitoring, wound care, medication administration, and various patient care procedures. The assignment is for 13 weeks in Montgomery, Alabama, offering competitive pay, benefits, and support for travel nurses.
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Montgomery, Alabama.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty : Med Surg
- Discipline : RN
- Start Date : 11 / 24 / 2025
- Duration : 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift : 12 hours, days
- Employment Type : Travel
Job Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med / Surg position with Cerner experience and at least 18 months of Med / Surg or ICU background required.
Responsibilities
Work in a large hospital setting with multiple Med / Surg units, including trauma surgical, neuroscience, oncology, ortho, urology, and clinical decision unitsPatient populations include general surgery, vascular, neurology, ortho, oncology, and general Med / Surg casesPatient ratios range from 1 : 5-6 depending on the unitAssignments may include care for trauma, neurosurgical, orthopedic, oncology, and urology patientsUses Cerner EMR (preferred); also utilizes Plum 360 IV pumps, Omnicell, and Spacelabs monitorsTelemetry monitoring is present, with RNs required to interpret and confirm Q4 hour strip readingsFloating required to similar units and patient care areas within the hospitalShifts available are 7a-7p or 7p-7a following a 4 week scheduling cycleWeekend rotation required, with shifts every other weekend or 4 weekend days per monthNo on-call responsibilitiesResponsibilities include wound care, chest tubes, NGT, IV skills, medication administration, and escalation of care as neededOther duties may involve trach care, blood draws from central lines, foley, PEG, colostomy / ostomy care, drains, restraint management, and chemotherapy administration if certifiedRNs are supported by CNAs, a charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV / VAT team, hospitalists, and telemetry techsTravelers receive 24 hours of classroom orientation and 24 hours unit orientation if new to facility or after 1+ year gapHoliday coverage requires one major and one minor seasonal holiday per policyNo self-scheduling; scheduling is managed via Smart SquareScrub color is flexible; any color is permittedParking provided in a deck, limited to 2nd through 4th levelsRTO requests are approved up to 7 days, excluding specific blackout datesRequirements
Active AL or compact RN licenseMinimum 18 months of recent Med / Surg or ICU experience requiredCerner EMR experience required if ICU is primary background; Cerner or Epic EMR experience accepted for Med / Surg backgroundsBLS and NIHSS certifications requiredAt least 1 year of trauma or surgical experience required for corresponding unitsTelemetry interpretation skills required; RNs must interpret and document telemetry strip readings every 4 hoursFirst-time travelers acceptedPerm staff must be gone at least 6 months before returning as a traveler60-mile radius rule applies; locals are not eligibleBenefits
High Pay and BonusesMedical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options401(k) PlanWeekly Payroll DepositFree Online CEUsGenerous Housing AllowanceTravel and Licensure ReimbursementsNon-taxed Per Diem and SubsidyTraveler Rewards and DiscountsAmerican Traveler Job ID #P- . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 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.
Keywords :
Travel Nurse, Registered Nurse, Med Surg, Cerner EMR, Telemetry Monitoring, Patient Care, Wound Care, ICU Experience, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Hospital Nursing