Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Montgomery, Alabama.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/30/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
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About the Facility
This facility is a 492-bed, Level I Trauma Center with a Level III NICU and is designated as a Primary Stroke Center. The facility welcomes first-time travelers with a requirement of a minimum of 18 months of experience in MedSurg and/or ICU, along with EPIC or Cerner experience. If the applicant has strictly ICU experience, Cerner experience is mandatory. Note that staff must be away for 6 months before returning as a traveler.
Home Unit Assignment
Upon commencing orientation, you will be assigned a home unit.
Patient Ratios
- Typical RN patient ratio of 1:4.
- For the lower patient ratio, RNs are expected to assist with patient care tasks, including turning patients, baths, and activities of daily living (ADLs).
- High-quality care is expected with lower patient loads.
Unit Information
6 North Trauma Surgical
- Beds: 23
- Patient Types: General Surgery and Vascular surgeries
- Required Skills: Trauma/surgical experience, wound care, chest tubes, NGT, IV skills, medication administration, and documentation.
5 South Neuroscience
- Beds: 33
- Patient Types: CVA, TBI, Seizures, AMS, Spinal Fusion, Craniotomies, Degenerative Diseases, post-trauma, angiograms.
- Required Skills: IV starts, blood draws from central lines, trach care, PEG, NGT care, colostomy/ostomy care, wound care, chest tube management, surgical site care, C-Collar application, abdominal binders, restraints.
5 North MedSurg/Oncology
- Beds: 39, with 2 Charge RNs (no patient assignment).
- Patient Types: A variety of cases except stroke and myocardial infarction; includes palliative care and ETOH withdrawal. High acuity and fast-paced MedSurg.
- Patient Ratios: 1:4-5 for RNs and LPNs.
- Required Skills: Trach care, chest tubes, PEG tubes, wound care, drains, foleys, IV starts, chemotherapy administration (if certified).
- Tele monitoring takes place on hallway monitors and with tele techs.
3 South Orthopedics
- Beds: 20
- Patient Types: Orthopedic and spine patients including joint replacements, fractures, and fusions.
- Required Skills: PCA pumps, wound care (including negative pressure dressings), dressing changes, foley catheters, and drains.
3 North MS/Ortho/Urology
- Beds: 23
- Patient Types: Urology, ENT, orthopedic, MedSurg.
- Required Skills: Trach care, wound care, wound vacs, IV starts, CVL dressing changes, and adherence to nurse-driven foley protocols.
Required Certifications
- BLS certification
- NIHSS certification
Unit Support
- CNA ratio: 1:10-12 for vital signs, ADLs, and glucose checks when available.
- Receptionist/HUC available.
- Charge nurse present, rarely taking assignments.
- Phlebotomy services available.
- IV/VAT Team available.
- Hospitalist services are provided.
- Telemetry monitoring is conducted by Telemetry Techs, and RNs are required to interpret and confirm telemetry strip readings every 4 hours.
Technology and Equipment
- EMR: Cerner (EPIC experience also considered)
- IV Pumps: Plum 360
- Medication Dispensing: Omnic
Thrive Staffing Job ID #19464723. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:Med Surg,19:00:00-07:00:00
About Thrive Staffing
At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.