Med-Surg Registered Nurse (RN) - Montgomery, AL

Deliver exceptional patient care within a large, 492-bed hospital setting as a Registered Nurse specializing in Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) and trauma units. This contract role requires a skilled clinician to support a range of nursing units, each with diverse patient populations—ranging from trauma surgical, neuroscience, oncology, orthopedics, to urology.

Schedule & Shift Details:

• Contract duration: 80-5 Days
• 12-hour day shifts (36/48 hour weeks)
• Shift start: 7:00 am
• Every other weekend rotation or 4 weekend days per month
• No on-call; must be available for one major and one minor holiday per policy

What we look for:

• Active RN license
• Minimum 18 months’ recent experience in Med-Surg and/or ICU
• Trauma/surgical experience (at least 1 year), wound care, chest tube, NGT, IV, and medication administration skills
• EMR expertise: Cerner preferred, Epic considered (required for first-time traveler with Med-Surg experience)
• BLS and NIHSS certifications
• Strong assessment, prioritization, and documentation abilities
• Telemetry interpretation skills (required every 4 hours)
• Chemo certification preferred for Med-Surg/Oncology assignments
• Will consider first-time travelers meeting experience criteria

Duties Include:

• Delivering direct patient care on various units (e.g., trauma, neuroscience, oncology, orthopedics, decision units)
• Administering medications, performing wound and chest tube care, managing drains and lines
• Trach, PEG, NGT care, foley and ostomy management
• Monitoring, interpreting, and confirming telemetry strips per protocol
• Collaborating with interprofessional teams, including CNAs, phlebotomists, IV/VAT teams, and hospitalists
• Floating to like-units as needed

Benefits & Perks:

• Comprehensive orientation: 24 hours classroom, 24 hours on-unit for new/returning staff
• Support from strong ancillary teams (receptionist, CNA, charge nurse, telemetry tech)
• Modern EMR and medication administration systems
• Flexible scrub color policy
• Parking provided on site (deck parking 2nd-4th levels)
• Up to 7 days off approved in advance, excluding blackout dates

Ready to leverage your Med-Surg skills in a dynamic, supportive hospital environment? Submit your application today to take the next step in your nursing career.