Medical Surgical Unit - Travel Registered Nurse

Trusted Health

Montgomery, AL Posted 6/8/2025 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 with some in the last 12 months.

• 18 months of Medical Surgical Float Pool experience is required with some in the last 24 months.

• 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 will require floating to multiple units

• 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:

No RTO will be approved during the following dates: Fourth of July Weekend: 7/3 - 7/7 Labor Day weekend: 8/30 - 9/2 Halloween Weekend: 10/30 - 11/3

First Time Travelers:

Will accept a first-time traveler.

Minimum of 18 months experience in MedSurg and/or ICU with EPIC or Cerner experience.

If strictly ICU experience, Cerner is required.

Will be assigned a home unit on the first day of orientation

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:

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

Patient Ratio: 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

Chemo Experience - Highly Preferred

4 South Clinical Decision Unit:

Patient Types: General MedSurg

COPD, 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.

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)

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

Scheduling:

Weekend rotation: Every other or 4 weekend days per month

No on-call

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

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

Dress Code: Scrubs - Any Color

Parking: Parking deck only 2nd through 4th levels

10 days maximum time off. Facility holidays: 12/25/2025, 12/24/2025, 12/26/2025, 11/28/2025, 04/20/2025, 04/19/2025, 04/18/2025, 07/04/2025, 07/03/2025, 09/01/2025, 03/04/2025, 01/20/2025, 01/20/2025, 05/26/2025, 05/25/2025, 01/01/2025, 12/31/2025, 02/16/2025, 03/26/2025, 11/27/2025, 11/26/2025. Number of holidays allowed off: 0

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

Proof of identification required

Certifications:

• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale)

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

  • 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: 2025-07-07
  • Expected Length: 13 weeks
  • Hours per Shift: 12
  • Shifts per Week: 4
JOB LOCATION:
Montgomery, AL 36116

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