Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Contract – Dothan, Alabama

Apply for a 13-week Med/Surg Tele RN travel nursing job in Dothan, Alabama, with night shifts, block scheduling, and adult and geriatric patient care.

Join a dedicated medical-surgical telemetry team in the welcoming Wiregrass region. This on-site travel assignment offers flexible block scheduling opportunities and the chance to provide high-quality nursing care to a diverse adult and geriatric patient population. Dothan combines Southern hospitality with convenient access to parks, local dining, cultural attractions, and outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Dothan, Alabama
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• End Date: January 25, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,640-$1,730
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Nursing Schedule: Three or four 12-hour night shifts per week, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., based on traveler preference
• Scheduling: Block scheduling available; weekend coverage required
• Healthcare Unit: Medical-surgical telemetry
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Unit Profile: Approximately 35 beds with a daily census of about 35 patients
• Patient Ratios: Up to 1:6-7
• Orientation: Provided before independent assignment

Med/Surg Tele RN Job Requirements

• Current, active Alabama RN license or compact RN license in hand at the time of submission
• At least 1 year of recent medical-surgical telemetry nursing experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Demonstrated telemetry monitoring and medical-surgical nursing skills
• Proficiency managing cardiac drips, including Cardizem, nitroglycerin, and amiodarone
• Ability to safely care for adult and geriatric patients with varying levels of acuity
• Experience in a large healthcare facility is required
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred; highly experienced first-time travelers may be considered
• Permanent address must be at least 90 miles from the assignment location; local candidates are not eligible
• Required pre-start learning modules must be completed before the assignment begins
• Required immunizations include COVID-19 vaccination, with medical or religious exemptions considered, and influenza vaccination

Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients on a medical-surgical telemetry unit
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, vital signs, laboratory results, and changes in patient condition
• Administer medications and titrate or manage cardiac drips according to orders and established protocols
• Recognize and promptly escalate clinical changes, cardiac events, and other urgent patient needs
• Complete patient assessments, care planning, clinical documentation, and patient education
• Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary support services, including respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, physical therapy, social services, and rapid response teams
• Maintain safe patient assignments while managing a ratio of up to 1:6-7
• Support unit operations through effective communication, teamwork, and participation in weekend coverage

Apply now for this Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse travel contract in Dothan, Alabama, and join a supportive healthcare team in the Wiregrass region.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.