What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel RN - Med/Surg position at American Traveler?
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
- Length: 8 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg travel assignment in Alabama, requiring an AL or Compact RN license, BLS certification, and skills in wound care, IV therapy, and isolation precautions.
Details
- Day shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts (7:00–19:30), with an option for 4x12-hour shifts
- Medical/Surgical unit serving an adult and geriatric patient population
- Patient ratio of 1:6
- Required skills include IV starts, isolation precautions, and wound care/wound vac
- Preferred skills include blood product administration, peripheral and PICC line management, colostomy/ileostomy care, feeding tube management, heparin, insulin, PCA, MS/Tele, surgical drains, and respiratory support (nasal cannula, oxygen administration)
- Charge nurse responsibilities may be required on an as-needed basis
- Floating required
- Every other weekend (EOW) required
- Paragon EMR experience preferred
- Level II Trauma experience preferred
Requirements
- Active AL or Compact RN license required (pending license accepted)
- Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required
- Current Fit Test required
- NIHSS certification preferred
- Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
- Travel nursing experience preferred
- Prior charge nurse experience preferred
- 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration
- Prior permanent employees of this facility are not eligible for this position
Additional Information
- 30-minute meal break is required and may not be skipped
- RTO is limited to a maximum of 7 days for the duration of the assignment
- Local candidates residing within 60 miles of the facility are accepted at a different rate
- Hospital housing is available and consists of shared units with shared common spaces and private bedrooms; male and female units are separate, and no dogs are permitted — travelers coordinate housing directly with the facility
- The facility is located in a remote area, and hospital housing is the recommended accommodation option
- The facility will provide flight reimbursement (economy class only) and airport pickup at the start of the assignment for traveling candidates
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan