Med Surg

Medical-Surgical Nurse | 13-Week Travel Contract

Location: Birmingham, AL

Unit: 6 South Medical-Surgical

Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (night shift)

Schedule: 36 hours per week

Start Date: November 9, 2026

About the Role

Join the facility's medical-surgical unit providing comprehensive nursing care to adult patients with diverse medical and surgical conditions. You'll manage a dynamic patient caseload including pre- and post-operative care, chronic disease management (diabetes, cardiac, respiratory), and acute medical patients requiring close monitoring and symptom management.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders
• Manage wound care, pain management, and post-operative recovery
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care and discharge planning with physicians and case managers
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, and discharge instructions
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure infection control and fall prevention protocols
• Manage a typical patient load of 4–6 patients per shift

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license (state or compact)
• Minimum 2 years recent medical-surgical nursing experience
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• Travel nursing experience required
• BSN preferred; ADN accepted per facility policy
• CMSRN certification preferred

Education & Credentials

This is a professional nursing role requiring strong clinical assessment skills, ability to prioritize diverse patient needs, and excellent communication with the interdisciplinary team.