Medical Surgical Unit - Travel Registered Nurse

Trusted Health

Montgomery, AL Posted 4/25/2025 Full Time

Trusted is seeking an experienced nurse for this exciting travel nursing assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel nursing experience by enabling nurses to apply directly to jobs without the need for recruiters. This unique approach provides more transparency, eliminates pesky calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket. Join the thousands of nurses across the country who have already made the switch to a more modern way to work.

Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Experience:

• 12 months of role experience is required from any number of months.

• 12 months of Medical Surgical Float Pool experience is preferred from any number of months.

• 3 months of experience with Cerner is preferred from any number of months.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a Alabama license or compact license (required after submission).

• This role may require floating to additional units and locations

• Travel only, local not allowed. Candidates must live >60 miles from facility to be submitted.• Flu vaccination required after submission. Religious and medical declinations accepted.

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

-The entire month of March

-Easter Weekend: 4/18 - 4/20

-Mother’s Day Weekend: 5/10 - 5/12

-Memorial Day Weekend: 5/24 - 5/26

-Father’s Day Weekend: 6/14 - 6/16

-Fourth of July 7/3-6

Scheduling:

Shift Hours: 36/48

-Weekend rotation: Every other or 4 weekend days per month

-On call: No

-Holiday Expectations: One major and one minor seasonal holiday per policy

-Holiday Expectations: This does not mean they will automatically be scheduled for those dates, but we will not contractually guarantee to being off prior to arrival.

-Schedule cycle: 4 week cycle period; no self scheduling – utilize smart square

-We can approve up to 7 days off on your behalf excluding provided blackout dates, NM/Eanh approval for Blackout dates.

First-time traveler: At least 18 months experience in MedSurg with EPIC or Cerner experience.

Staff has to be gone for 6 months before returning as a traveler. From last shift worked to start date.

RNs are required to interpret and confirm q4 hours strip reading.

Orientation:

-Travelers who are new to the facility or return travelers who have been gone for 1+ years will have 24 hours of classroom time and 24 hours on the unit

-Rehires: orientation will depend on last date here

Scrub Color: Any color

Parking: Parking deck only 2nd through 4th levels

Floating: Any like unit/patient location (MS-MS, MS-ICU task, MS-ER/MS holds; ICU-ICU, ICU-MS task or limit of 3, ICU-ER/ICU holds)

6 North Trauma Surgical:

-Patient Types: General Surgery and Vascular surgeries

-Patient Ratios: 1:5-6

-Skills required: At least 1 year of trauma/surgical experience. Wound care, chest tubes, NGT, IV skills, medication administration/documentation and escalations

5 South Neuroscience:

-Patient Types: CVA, TBI, Seizure, AMS, Spinal Fusion, Craniotomy, Degenerative Diseases, post trauma, angiogram

-Patient Ratios: 1:5-6

-Skills required: IV start, blood draws from central lines, trach care, PEG, NGT, Colostomy/Ostomy, Wound Care, Chest tube, Surgical Site Care, C-Collar, Abdominal Binders, Restraints

5 North MedSurg/Oncology: chemo experience high preferred

-Patient Types: All patient types except stroke and MI, palliative care, ETOH withdrawal. MS/Oncology patients

-Patient Ratios: 1:6 for RN and LPNs

-Skills required: Trach care, chest tubes, PEG tubes, wound care, drains, foleys, IV starts; Chemo administration, if certified.

-Tele monitoring on hallway monitors and by tele techs on ground floor

4 South Clinical Decision Unit:

-Patient Types: General MedSurgCOPD, CHF, Diabetes, MRSA, VRE, C-Diff, COVID, Pneumonia, Renal Failure, Sepsis, UTI, End of Life Comfort

-Patient Ratios: 1:5-6

-Skills required: Assessment, prioritization, communication and documentation skills.

-Tracheotomy care, Suctioning, O2 Therapy, ostomy care, Foley care, External catheter care, PEG/NGT care and use, wound care, chest tube, central line care, pressure ulcer management/preventive measures, falls prevention management, restraints.

3 South Orthopedics:

-Patient Types: Orthopedic and spine: Joint replacements, fractures, fusions, laminectomies, etc.

-Patient Ratios: 1:5; 1:6 if medsurg

-Skills required: PCA pumps, wound care (negative pressure dressing), dressing changes, foley, drains (hemovacs/JP drains)

3 North MS/Ortho/Urology:

-Patient Types: Urology, ENT, ortho, MedSurg

-Patient Ratios: 1-5:6

-Skills Required: Trach, wound care, wound vacs, IV starts, CVL dressing changes, follow nurse-driven foley protocol.

No RTO will be approved during the following dates: Mother’s Day Weekend: 5/10 - 5/12 Memorial Day Weekend: 5/24 - 5/26 Father’s Day Weekend: 6/14 - 6/16 Fourth of July Weekend: 7/3 - 7/7

Maximum days off: 10 days

2 references from last 12 months (Any reference type) - required for submission

Certifications:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale)

  • Skills Checklist: Yes
  • References: Yes
  • License Type: registered
  • License State: AL
  • Certifications: NIH Stroke Scale, Basic Life Support

Job Details

  • Job Type: Travel
  • Nurse/Patient: – –
  • Shift Type: Night
  • Contract Date: 2025-04-14
  • Expected Length: 13 weeks
  • Hours per Shift: 12
  • Shifts per Week: 3
JOB LOCATION:
Montgomery, AL 36116

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