Registered Nurse - Med Surg | Montgomery, Alabama | Contract

Quick Look

  • Weekly Gross Pay: Not specified
  • Shift: 12 Hours
  • Start Date: 11/08/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Number of Openings: Not specified
  • Facility Type: Level II Trauma Center

Join our team as a Registered Nurse in the Med/Surg unit at a leading acute-care hospital in Montgomery, Alabama. This position is ideal for dedicated nursing professionals seeking a contract role in a dynamic healthcare environment.

**Facility Overview:**

  • 492 Beds
  • Level II Trauma Center
  • Level III NICU
  • Primary Stroke Center

**Position Requirements:**

  • Minimum of 18 months experience in MedSurg and/or ICU with EPIC or Cerner experience.
  • First-time travelers are welcome; staff must be gone for 6 months before returning as a traveler.
  • Patient Ratios: Typically 1:4, with expectations for RNs to assist with patient care tasks.

**Unit Details:**

  • 6 North Trauma Surgical: 23 Beds - General Surgery and Vascular surgeries. Skills required: Trauma/surgical experience, wound care, chest tubes, IV skills.
  • 5 South Neuroscience: 33 Beds - CVA, TBI, Seizure, Spinal Fusion. Skills required: IV start, blood draws from central lines, trach care.
  • 5 North MedSurg/Oncology: 39 Beds - All patient types except stroke and MI. Skills required: Trach care, chest tubes, IV starts, chemo administration (if certified).
  • 4 South Clinical Decision Unit: 18 Beds - General MedSurg. Skills required: Assessment, prioritization, communication skills.
  • 3 South Orthopedics: 20 Beds - Joint replacements, fractures. Skills required: PCA pumps, wound care.
  • 3 North MS/Ortho/Urology: 23 Beds - Urology, ENT, ortho. Skills required: Trach care, wound care, IV starts.

**Required Certifications:**

  • BLS
  • NIHSS

**Support on the Unit:**

  • CNA Ratio: 1:10-12
  • Charge nurse available
  • Telemetry monitoring techs assist RNs in reading strips.

**Technology/Equipment:**

  • EMR: Cerner (preferred)
  • IV pumps: Plum 360
  • Medication dispensing: Omnicell

**Orientation:**

  • 24 hours of classroom time and 24 hours on the unit for new travelers.

**Scheduling:**

  • Weekend rotation: Every other or 4 weekend days per month.
  • Holiday Expectations: One major and one minor seasonal holiday per policy.

GLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you're ready to take the next step in your nursing career and join a supportive team, apply now!