Med Surg

Medical-Surgical Nurse – 13-Week Contract

Location: Birmingham, AL

Unit: Medical-Surgical

Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (nights)

Hours: 36 hours per week

Contract Duration: 13 weeks

Start Date: November 9, 2026

About the Role

Join the medical-surgical unit at the facility, where you'll provide direct care to adult patients with a diverse range of medical and surgical diagnoses and acuity levels. You'll manage a typical patient load of 4–6 patients per shift, balancing acute medical conditions, post-operative recovery, and chronic disease management.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders
• Manage pre- and post-operative care, including wound care and pain management
• Coordinate care for patients with diabetes, cardiac, respiratory, and other chronic and acute conditions
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions
• Collaborate with physicians, case managers, and interdisciplinary teams on plan of care and discharge planning
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately
• Maintain infection control and fall prevention protocols

Requirements

• Active RN license in Alabama (or compact license)
• Minimum 2 years recent medical-surgical nursing experience
• Travel nursing experience required
• BSN preferred; ADN accepted per facility policy
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• CMSRN certification preferred
• Ability to manage diverse patient populations and varying acuity levels