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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking a licensed RN for a Staff Float Pool Med/Surg position at a Level II Trauma Center in Montgomery, AL, requiring at least 18 months of Med/Surg and/or ICU experience and Cerner or Epic proficiency.
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Float pool position covering multiple Med/Surg units within a 492-bed Level II Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center with a Level III NICU
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Possible unit assignments include: 6 North Trauma Surgical (23 beds), 5 South Neuroscience (33 beds), 5 North Med/Surg Oncology (39 beds), 4 South Clinical Decision Unit (18 beds), 3 South Orthopedics (20 beds), and 3 North MS/Ortho/Urology (23 beds)
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Patient populations vary by unit and include general surgery, vascular, neuroscience (CVA, TBI, seizure, craniotomy), oncology, palliative care, ETOH withdrawal, COPD, CHF, sepsis, renal failure, orthopedic/spine, urology, ENT, and more
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Patient ratios are generally 1:5–6 depending on unit assignment
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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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EMR: Cerner (preferred)
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IV pumps: Plum 360; Medication dispensing: Omnicell; Monitors: Spacelabs
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12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM), 36 hours per week
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Weekend rotation of every other weekend or 4 weekend days per month
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No on-call requirements
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Floating required to like units (e.g., MS-to-MS, MS-to-ICU task, MS-to-ER holds)
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Scheduling is managed on a 4-week cycle using Smart Square; no self-scheduling
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Active AL RN license or compact RN license required
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Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required
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Minimum of 18 months of Med/Surg and/or ICU experience required
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Cerner EMR experience required if candidate has strictly ICU background; Epic or Cerner experience accepted for Med/Surg background
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Skills vary by unit but may include: wound care, chest tubes, trach care, NGT, PEG tubes, IV starts, blood draws from central lines, ostomy/colostomy care, PCA pumps, wound vacs, CVL dressing changes, foley care, restraints, and medication administration
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At least 1 year of trauma/surgical experience required for 6 North Trauma Surgical consideration
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Chemo certification preferred for 5 North Med/Surg Oncology assignment
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Telemetry experience is a plus — candidates with tele experience should detail their background
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One reference from a charge nurse or above within the past 12 months required for consideration
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DOB (day and month) required for consideration
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Candidates must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply, provided they meet the minimum experience requirements
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Nurses will be assigned a home unit on the first day of orientation
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New travelers to the facility receive 24 hours of classroom orientation plus 24 hours of on-unit orientation; orientation for returning travelers who have been absent 1+ years follows the same structure
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Unit support includes CNAs (1:6 ratio for vitals, ADLs, glucose checks), charge nurses, hospitalists, HUC/receptionist, phlebotomy, and an IV/VAT team
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Holiday coverage is expected for one major and one minor seasonal holiday per policy; specific holiday scheduling is not contractually guaranteed before arrival
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RTO blackout dates apply to several holidays and holiday weekends throughout the year; requests during blackout periods require NM/Eanh approval
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Up to 7 days of pre-approved time off may be arranged, excluding blackout dates
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Previous permanent staff must have been separated for at least 6 months (from last shift worked) before being eligible as a traveler
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Interviews are conducted via SimpliFi; candidates should be prepared for a live interview
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Scrubs: any color
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Parking is available in the parking deck on levels 2 through 4 only
