American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Anniston, Alabama.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/10/2026
- Duration: 8 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
- Length: 8 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Med/Surg position requiring an Alabama or compact RN license, with night shift availability and experience in IV therapy, wound care, and adult/geriatric patient populations.
Details
- Work setting is a community hospital Med/Surg unit
- Patient population includes adults and geriatrics
- Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:6
- Night shift position with every other weekend (EOW) requirement
- Schedule options include 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts
- Floating to other units is required
- Occasional charge nurse duties may be assigned as needed
- Charting system: Paragon (preferred)
- Level II Trauma experience preferred
Requirements
- Active Alabama (AL) or compact RN license required; pending license is acceptable
- Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required
- Current fit test required
- NIHSS certification preferred
- Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg RN experience required
- Proficiency in IV starts and IV therapy required
- Experience with isolation precautions/PPE and wound care/wound vac required
- Blood product administration experience required
- Travel nursing experience preferred
- 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration
Additional Information
- Responsibilities include wound care, wound vac management, and isolation precaution protocols
- Preferred skills include peripheral line care, PICC line management, colostomy/ileostomy care, feeding tube management, and administration of heparin, insulin, and PCA
- Prior permanent employees of this facility are not eligible for this travel assignment
- Candidates may request a maximum of 7 days of RTO for the duration of the assignment
- Local candidates living within 60 miles of the facility are accepted
- Hospital housing is available — shared units with private bedrooms and shared common spaces; male and female units are separate; no dogs allowed; travelers coordinate directly with the facility
American Traveler Job ID #P-734685. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.