Travel
Med Surg
Birmingham, AL
Medical-Surgical RN | Travel Contract | Birmingham, AL
Shift: Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | 36 hours/week
Contract Duration: 13 weeks | Start Date: November 9, 2026
This Med-Surg unit manages a diverse adult patient population across a broad range of medical and surgical diagnoses, including cardiac, respiratory, and diabetic conditions, as well as pre- and post-operative surgical cases requiring wound care and pain management.
What You'll Do:
- Assess and monitor patients, responding to changes in condition and escalating care as appropriate
- Administer medications and treatments per physician orders
- Coordinate discharge planning alongside physicians, case managers, and interdisciplinary team members
- Provide patient and family education on diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge instructions
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and adhere to infection control and fall prevention protocols
Requirements:
- Active RN license in Alabama or a valid compact license
- Minimum 2 years of recent Med-Surg experience required; prior travel nursing experience required
- BLS required; ACLS preferred
- BSN preferred; ADN considered
- CMSRN certification preferred
- Demonstrated ability to manage a varied patient caseload across acuity levels
