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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Float Pool 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.
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Float pool position with assignment to a home unit on the first day of orientation — potential units include Trauma Surgical, Neuroscience, Med/Surg Oncology, Clinical Decision, Orthopedics, and MS/Ortho/Urology
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492-bed Level II Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center with a Level III NICU
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Patient populations vary by unit and include general surgery, vascular, neuro, oncology, orthopedic, urology, and general Med/Surg patients such as COPD, CHF, sepsis, and end-of-life comfort care
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Patient ratios range from 1:5 to 1:6 depending on unit and acuity
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Floating required to like units (e.g., MS-to-MS, MS-to-ICU tasks, MS-to-ER holds)
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Day and night shifts available: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM or 7:00 PM–7:00 AM, 36 hrs/week with potential for 48
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Scheduling runs on a 4-week cycle with no self-scheduling — Smart Square is used
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Weekend rotation required: every other weekend or 4 weekend days per month
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No on-call requirements
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EMR: Cerner (experience preferred)
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IV pumps: Plum 360; Medication dispensing: Omnicell; Monitors: Spacelabs
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Telemetry is monitored by Telemetry Techs; RNs are required to interpret and confirm strip readings every 4 hours
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Active AL RN license or compact RN license required (can submit pending licensure with an ETA)
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Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required
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Minimum 18 months of Med/Surg experience required
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Trauma or surgical unit experience required for Trauma Surgical unit (at least 1 year)
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Skills required vary by unit but broadly include: IV starts, wound care, trach care, chest tubes, NGT, PEG tubes, foley care, central line care, and medication administration
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Chemo administration certification highly preferred for the Med/Surg Oncology unit
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Must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible
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Required documents for consideration: 1 reference from a charge nurse or above from the past 12 months, copy of certifications, full SSN, and date of birth (day and month)
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Unit support includes CNAs (1:6 ratio), a charge nurse, HUC/receptionist, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, and hospitalists
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Orientation for travelers new to the facility consists of 24 hours of classroom training followed by 24 hours on the unit; orientation for returning travelers absent for 1+ year follows the same structure
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Holiday coverage is required for one major and one minor seasonal holiday per policy
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Candidates must be aware of facility blackout/RTO dates that may require manager approval; pre-planned time off during these periods is not guaranteed
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Scrubs: any color accepted; parking is available in the parking deck on levels 2–4 only
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply with at least 18 months of Med/Surg experience
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Former permanent staff must have been separated for at least 6 months (from last shift worked) before being eligible to return as a traveler
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This facility conducts interviews — candidates should be prepared accordingly
