Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Montgomery, Alabama.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
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Location
Montgomery, AL
Facility Overview
This facility is a 492-bed hospital featuring a Level I Trauma Center, Level III NICU, and Primary Stroke Center.
Job Responsibilities
Registered Nurses will be assigned to a home unit and are expected to deliver high-quality patient care while adhering to predefined patient ratios. Responsibilities include:
- Providing comprehensive patient care, including assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), bathing, and turning patients.
- Monitoring patient conditions and reporting significant changes to the healthcare team.
- Administering medications and treatments as prescribed, including IV medications.
- Performing wound care and managing drains, chest tubes, and other medical devices.
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Maintaining accurate documentation in the electronic medical record system (Cerner or EPIC).
Unit Information
- 6 North Trauma Surgical: 23 beds focusing on general surgery and vascular surgeries. Required skills include trauma/surgical experience, wound care, and chest tube management.
- 5 South Neuroscience: 33 beds caring for patients with CVA, TBI, seizure disorders, and post-trauma. Skills include IV starts, trach care, and wound care.
- 5 North MedSurg/Oncology: 39 beds with a preference for chemo experience. Skills required include administering chemotherapy, trach care, and wound care.
- 3 South Orthopedic: 20 beds focused on orthopedic and spine surgeries. Skills include managing PCA pumps and wound care.
- 3 North MS/Ortho/Urology: 23 beds handling urology and orthopedic patients. Skills required include wound care and IV management.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 18 months of experience in MedSurg and/or ICU.
- EPIC or Cerner electronic medical record experience required; Cerner experience is mandatory for strictly ICU experience.
- Required certifications: BLS and NIHSS.
- Telemetry experience is preferred; RNs are expected to interpret telemetry strips every four hours.
Patient Care and Support
- CNA ratio: 1 CNA for every 10-12 patients, assisting with vital signs, ADLs, and glucose checks when available.
- Support staff includes receptionists, phlebotomists, and a dedicated IV team.
- Each unit has designated charge nurses who may not have patient assignments.
Work Schedule
- Weekends: Every other weekend or four weekend days per month.
- Holiday expectations: One major and one minor seasonal holiday per policy.
- Shift times: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
- Orientation: New travelers will complete 24 hours of classroom training and 24 hours on the unit.
Additional Information
Expected attire is any color scrubs. Parking is available in a free parking deck on the second to fourth levels.
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Thrive Staffing Job ID #19036037. 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,07:00:00-19:00:00
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.