Travel Medical Surgical RN - $2,301 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Dothan, Alabama.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Medical/Surgical (Urology) position requiring high-acuity competency, AL or compact RN licensure, and comfort managing 1:6-7 patient ratios.

Details

• Urology-focused Medical/Surgical unit within a hospital setting
• High-acuity patient population with a 1:6-7 patient ratio
• Proficiency with insulin and heparin drips is required; experience with peritoneal dialysis is a plus
• Day shift schedule: 4x12-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
• 36 or 48 hours per week are both acceptable
• Every other weekend (EOW) required
• Block booking available, except during holidays

Requirements

• Active Alabama RN license or compact RN license, currently in hand and in good standing
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg RN experience with demonstrated high-acuity competency
• Required certifications: BLS and NIHSS; ACLS preferred
• Comfort managing a 1:6 or 1:7 patient ratio is required
• Experience in large healthcare facilities required
• Two professional references required for consideration
• PDF copies of driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration
• COVID vaccination required (documented religious or medical exemption accepted)
• Flu shot required (documented religious or medical exemption accepted)
• Candidate's permanent address must be at least 90 miles from the facility

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Pre-start modules required prior to beginning the assignment (non-billable)
• Orientation is held every other Monday
• Scrub colors: all navy, or navy pants with a white top
• Former permanent staff of this facility are not eligible for travel roles for 10 years following separation
• After completing 2 consecutive contracts, travelers must take a 6-month break before returning (exceptions considered case-by-case)
• Local candidates are not accepted; permanent address must be at least 90 miles from the facility

American Traveler Job ID #P-734851. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg

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