Registered Nurse - Med Surg | Montgomery, AL | Contract
Quick Look
- Weekly Gross Pay: $1,886 - $1,985
- Start Date: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Number of Openings: 1
Join our team as a Registered Nurse in Med/Surg at a leading acute-care hospital in Montgomery, AL. This contract position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment while providing high-quality patient care.
**Facility Overview:**
- 492 Beds
- Level I Trauma Center
- Level III NICU
- Primary Stroke Center
**Position Details:**
We welcome first-time travelers and require a minimum of 18 months of experience in Med/Surg and/or ICU, with EPIC or Cerner experience preferred. Please note that staff must be gone for 6 months before returning as a traveler. You will be assigned a home unit on your first day of orientation.
**Patient Ratios:**
Typical ratios are 1:4-6, with an expectation of high-quality care. With a lower patient load, RNs are expected to assist with turning patients, baths, ADLs, etc.
**Unit Details:**
- 6 North Trauma Surgical: 23 Beds, General Surgery and Vascular surgeries. Skills required include trauma/surgical experience, wound care, chest tubes, NGT, IV skills, medication administration/documentation.
- 5 South Neuroscience: 33 Beds, CVA, TBI, Seizure, AMS, Spinal Fusion, Craniotomy, Degenerative Diseases. Skills required include IV start, blood draws from central lines, trach care, PEG, NGT, colostomy/ostomy, wound care.
- 5 North MedSurg/Oncology: 39 Beds, high acuity and fast-paced MedSurg. Skills required include trach care, chest tubes, PEG tubes, wound care, drains, foleys, IV starts; chemo administration preferred.
- 3 South Orthopedics: 20 Beds, orthopedic and spine surgeries. Skills required include PCA pumps, wound care, dressing changes, foley, drains.
- 3 North MS/Ortho/Urology: 23 Beds, urology, ENT, ortho, MedSurg. Skills required include trach, wound care, IV starts, CVL dressing changes.
**Required Certifications:**
- BLS
- NIHSS
**Support on the Unit:**
- CNA Ratio: 1:10-12
- Charge nurse available, rarely takes assignment
- Phlebotomy and IV/VAT Team support available
- Telemetry monitoring techs available; RNs required to interpret telemetry strips every 4 hours
**Technology/Equipment:**
- EMR: Cerner (EPIC experience considered)
- IV pumps: Plum 360
- Medication dispensing: Omnicell
- Monitors: Spacelabs
**Orientation:**
Travelers new to the facility or returning after 1+ years will have 24 hours of classroom time and 24 hours on the unit. Rehires will have orientation based on their last date of employment.
**Scheduling:**
- Weekend rotation: Every other or 4 weekend days per month
- No on-call requirements
- Holiday expectations: One major and one minor seasonal holiday per policy
- Approval of time off: Up to 7 days off can be approved, excluding blackout dates
- Shift times: 7a-7p, 7p-7a
- Schedule cycle: 4-week cycle period; no self-scheduling
**Additional Notes:**
- Scrub Color: Any color
- Parking: Free parking available on levels 2-4
GLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
If you are a qualified Registered Nurse looking for a rewarding opportunity in Med/Surg, apply now to join our dedicated team!
